Australian Weather Forecast

For Wednesday

MinMax

National Summary

A strong high pressure ridge is directing showers over the east coast. A weak trough and cold front brings patchy rain and isolated storms to SA, western NSW, Vic and Tas. Another cold front and trough is driving showers across parts of southwest and central west WA.

State Forecasts

Forecasts for Wednesday

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Rain spreading across inland Australia

Rain has begun to fall across parts of inland South Australia, Victoria and western New South Wales, with moderate falls likely by the end of the working week.

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