Northwest cloud band set to spread rain, thunderstorms over southeast Aus

Weather Forecast: Rain and Thunderstorms in Southeast Australia

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.

The Negative Indian Ocean Dipole is doing its job to push moisture in from the Indian Ocean.

A new widespread rain system is expected to develop, with cloud building over the Indian Ocean being a precursor to the next big weather system.

Author's summary: Rain and thunderstorms are forecasted for southeast Australia.

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The Land The Land — 2025-10-17