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Synoptic Chart Australia - D0 Thursday, 04:00 EDT

A low pressure trough is generating showers and thunderstorms over QLD and northeast NSW. A ridge of high pressure is keeping southern Australia clear, while directing warm easterly winds into WA. A broad area of low pressure is triggering heavy storms across the tropics.

Synoptic Chart Australia - D1 Thursday, 22:00 EDT

A low pressure trough will bring showers and storms to north-east NSW and QLD, locally heavy. A broad region of low pressure will trigger showers and storms across the tropics. A high will bring clear skies to the country's south and direct warm northeasterly winds into SA.

Synoptic Chart Australia - D2 Friday, 22:00 EDT

Easterly winds carrying moisture off the Coral Sea will generate heavy showers along the QLD coast, extending into northeast NSW. A trough in the tropics will produce further heavy storms, particularly in northern WA. A high will direct heat into southeastern states.

Synoptic Chart Australia - D3 Saturday, 22:00 EDT

Persistent easterly winds will cause showers and storms to continue along eastern QLD and northeastern NSW. Very warm northerly winds will filter into VIC and SA ahead of a trough over the Bight. The monsoon trough will bring rain to the northwest tropics.

Synoptic Chart Australia - D4 Sunday, 22:00 EDT

A trough will push towards through SA towards VIC, maintaining very warm northerly winds, whilst triggering showers and storms. A cooler southerly change will spread into western SA. Showers will continue in east due to onshore winds, with heavy rain spreading into central QLD.

Synoptic Chart Australia - D5 Monday, 22:00 EDT

The monsoon trough will generate heavy rain and storms along the northwest coast of Australia. A low pressure trough and associated front will cross southeastern Australia, brining a cooler change to SA, VIC and TAS. Heavy rain and storms are possible with this change.

Synoptic Chart Australia - D6 Tuesday, 22:00 EDT

A trough in the southeast will cause showers and storms to continue in NSW and eastern VIC. Moisture-laden easterly winds will produce showers and storms in eastern QLD. A broad through in WA and the NT will trigger heavy rain. A ridge will clear the south.


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