Australian Synoptic Chart Summary

A low is moving west, taking the heaviest rain & storms in the Kimberley further west. Showers & storms are scattering across the tropics & interior, some intense, as tropical moisture feeds troughs. Hot, gusty winds in WA's west. Highs will keep much of the far south dry.

ISSUED FRIDAY 11:51AM UTC

A low in WA's north has the potential to move offshore & intensify, likely causing rain, storms & winds to intensify. Showers & storms will continue to scatter across the tropics & the interior in humid, unstable air. Showers & storms are likely in NSW & inland WA in troughs.

ISSUED FRIDAY 11:51AM UTC

A potential cyclone in WA's northwest should bring intense rain, storms, wind & waves to WA's Pilbara. Showers & storms will continue to scatter across the tropics & the interior in humid, unstable air. Showers & storms are likely over inland WA, SA, Tas, Vic & NSW in troughs.

ISSUED FRIDAY 11:48AM UTC

A likely cyclone near WA's northwest, & should cause intense rain, storms, wind & waves in the area. Showers & storms will continue to scatter across the country's interior & southeast as humid air feeds slow-moving troughs. Heavy falls are possible in Vic & NSW.

ISSUED FRIDAY 11:48AM UTC

Showers & storms will scatter across the tropics, central Australia & parts of the east in broadening troughs. Heavy falls are possible, mainly near a likely low in WA's west. Heat will be drawn to the southern & eastern inland in these troughs. Highs should keep SA largely dry.

ISSUED FRIDAY 11:48AM UTC

Showers & storms will scatter across the tropics, central Australia & parts of the east as moist winds feed broad troughs. A front should draw rain across SA before bringing cooler gusty winds. Heavy falls are likely. Heat should be drawn to the southeast. A high will clear WA.

ISSUED FRIDAY 11:48AM UTC

Showers & storms will scatter across much of the tropics & central & eastern Australia as moist winds feed broad troughs. A front should draw rain across Vic & NSW before bringing cooler gusty winds. Heavy falls are likely. Heat A high will clear WA & send hot winds to the west.

ISSUED FRIDAY 11:48AM UTC