Weather Forecast: Southeast Australia to Experience Rain and Thunderstorms
A northwest cloud band is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to southeast Australia, particularly in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland (Qld) on Friday.
A trough will produce showers and severe thunderstorms in the region, followed by milder conditions, although it will still be cold enough for snow in southern Tasmania.
Meanwhile, cloud is building over the Indian Ocean, signaling the approach of the next big weather system, driven by the Negative Indian Ocean Dipole, which is pushing moisture from the Indian Ocean.
The Negative Indian Ocean Dipole is doing its job to push moisture in from the Indian Ocean.
Author's summary: Southeast Australia to see rain and thunderstorms.