Weather Forecast for Southeast Australia
A northwest cloud band is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to southeast Australia.
Current Weather Conditions
New South Wales and Queensland can expect showers and storms on Friday, with a surge of heat and a trough producing severe thunderstorms.
Upcoming Weather System
A low-pressure system is building over the Indian Ocean, which will bring widespread rain to the region.
The Negative Indian Ocean Dipole is contributing to the moisture being pushed into the area.
The cloud is only coming halfway up Tasmania, not reaching the mainland.
Milder conditions are expected to follow, although it will still be cold enough for snow in southern Tasmania.
Author's summary: Southeast Australia to experience rain and thunderstorms.