Synoptic Chart for Australia

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Wednesday 18:30 z

The monsoon and unstable air masses are driving showers and thunderstorms across the northern tropics, inland and eastern Qld, and northwest WA. A strong W'ly flow brings gusty showers to Tas. Hot E'ly winds affect WA's west, while a ridge keeps mostly dry elsewhere.

Thursday 10:30 z

Monsoonal moisture will continue to fuel rain and storms across the tropics. An unstable air mass will continue to trigger showers and storms over Qld. Showers with onshore winds for eastern NSW. Cool and showery southwesterlies for Tas and Vic behind a cold front.

Friday 10:30 z

Monsoonal flow will continue to drive rain & storms across the northern tropics, extending into Qld. Onshore winds will bring showers to NE NSW. Hot N'ly winds will affect inland southern WA as a low pressure system moves through, while high pressure keeps much of the south dry.

Saturday 10:30 z

Monsoonal flow will continue to drive rain and storms across the northern tropics, extending into Qld. Onshore winds will bring showers to NE NSW. Hot N'ly winds will affect inland southeast WA, while high pressure keeps much of the south dry.

Sunday 10:30 z

Monsoon flow over the NT and northern Qld and a possible low near the NT-Qld border will continue to bring rain and storms. High pressure ridges will keep elsewhere mainly dry including southern Qld. Mild air will reach southwest WA behind a front passing to the south.

Monday 10:30 z

Monsoon flow over the NT and northern Qld, along with a possible low near the NT-Qld border, should continue to bring rain and storms. An unstable airmass may trigger showers across southern WA. A low may draw heat into the south and southeast before a ridge builds in.

Tuesday 10:30 z

Monsoon flow over the NT and northern Qld, along with a possible low near the NT-Qld border, should continue to bring rain and storms. An unstable airmass may trigger showers across eastern WA. A low may draw heat into the south and southeast before a ridge builds in.