Australian Weather Forecast

For Wednesday

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National Summary

A low and cold front extends instability over the interior, generating rain & storms from southern Vic to the NTs interior. Unstable air drawing tropical mositure triggers showers & storms over the tropics. Hot and humid winds bring heatwave conditions to eastern NSW.

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Heavy rain risk increasing as multiple tropical lows form near northern Australia

Three tropical lows could form near northern Australia this week, with Western Australia facing a moderate risk of a tropical cyclone and heavy rain expected in the Kimberley and northern Queensland.

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Extreme heat returning to southeastern Australia

A large portion of southeastern Australia is set to see furnace-like conditions from Thursday or Friday across the Australia Day long weekend and into the new week, with inland areas experiencing the most extreme heat as temperatures soar as high as 47°C at some locations.

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WA tourist hotspot hits 49.2°C in record January heat

Shark Bay Airport in Western Australia has eclipsed its old January heat record by almost two degrees, with a reading of 49.

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2025 was Australia's warmest year on record for ocean temperatures

Australia’s ocean temperatures reached a record high in 2025, with sea surface temperatures warming close to 1°C above the long-term average.

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