Weather Forecast: Southeast Australia to Expect Rain and Thunderstorms
A northwest cloud band is set to spread rain and thunderstorms over southeast Australia.
According to the forecast, New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland (Qld) can expect showers and storms on Friday.
A trough is producing showers and severe thunderstorms, but this is expected to clear the southeast after Friday.
Milder conditions will follow, although it will still be cold enough for snow in southern Tasmania.
A new weather system is building over the Indian Ocean, driven by the Negative Indian Ocean Dipole, which is pushing moisture into the region.
This will lead to the next widespread rain system.
The Negative Indian Ocean Dipole is doing its job to push moisture in from the Indian Ocean.
Author's summary: Rain and thunderstorms expected in southeast Australia.