Weather Forecast: Rain and Thunderstorms in Southeast Australia
A northwest cloud band is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to southeast Australia, particularly in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland (Qld) on Friday.
A trough is producing showers and severe thunderstorms, but milder conditions are expected to follow, with temperatures still cold enough for snow in southern Tasmania.
- Showers and storms are forecast for NSW and Qld on Friday
- Milder conditions to follow, with potential snow in southern Tasmania
- Cloud building over the Indian Ocean signals the next big weather system
The Negative Indian Ocean Dipole is pushing moisture in from the Indian Ocean, leading to the next widespread rain system.
Author's summary: Rain and thunderstorms to hit southeast Australia.