Australian Synoptic Chart Summary

Hot winds are blowing from the interior to WA's west, SA's south, western Vic, Tas & western NSW. Showers & storms, some intense, are scattering across WA, the NT, northeastern SA, Qld, eastern NSW and eastern Vic as humid winds feed troughs, with some showers reaching Tas.

ISSUED FRIDAY 4:17PM UTC

Showers & storms, some intense, will scatter across southern Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas & SA as troughs merge. Showers & storms will also scatter across inland & northern WA, the NT & far north Qld. A cold front will cool SA & later western Vic with gusty, mainly dry southerly winds.

ISSUED FRIDAY 4:17PM UTC

A front will bring strong, colder winds, showers, small hail & highland snow to Tas, & strong cooling winds & showers to Vic & southern NSW. A high will clear much of the country's south with dry, gusty winds. A low will draw hot winds to WA's west. Storms for WA, the NT & Qld.

ISSUED FRIDAY 4:18PM UTC

A high will cause brisk winds to ease & most showers to clear in Tas, Vic & NSW & keep SA & much of the interior dry with gusty winds. Storms, some intense, will affect much of Qld, the NT's north & WA's north & western inland as troughs combine with moisture. Hot winds for WA.

ISSUED FRIDAY 4:18PM UTC

Showers & storms, some intense, will scatter across NSW's north, Qld, the NT's north & WA's north as lingering troughs feed off moist air. A high will keep much of the remainder of the country dry. Hot winds in WA will move inland & to the south as a front cools the southwest.

ISSUED FRIDAY 4:18PM UTC

Showers & storms, some intense, will continue to scatter across Qld, the NT's north & WA's north & develop in WA's western inland in persistent troughs. Hot air over the central & western interior will filter south in SA. A high & dry winds will keep much of the south dry.

ISSUED FRIDAY 4:18PM UTC

Showers & storms, some intense, will continue to scatter across Qld, the NT's north in persistent moist, unstable air. Showers & storms should be isolated in WA as a trough weakens. Hot air over the western & central interior will filter south in SA & to the eastern interior.

ISSUED FRIDAY 4:18PM UTC