A northwest! cloud band is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to southeast Australia.
New South Wales and Queensland can expect showers and storms today, Friday. A trough is producing severe thunderstorms, accompanied by a surge of heat.
A new widespread rain system is expected, 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.
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.