Storms Brewing in North and East: Weather Alert

Taking a look at the weather map for tomorrow, we can see a low-pressure system and cold front moving through eastern parts of South Australia and pushing into the eastern states through Friday. This system will drive widespread areas of storms across these regions, along with wetter weather in the south-east.

Further north, a low-pressure trough arches through the Northern Territory and northern parts of Western Australia, helping to generate showers and thunderstorms there. Meanwhile, the south-west will see mostly settled but cool conditions under southerly winds.

Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies are expected across Queensland, with a few showers continuing about the north-east tropical coast. Elevated fire dangers are expected inland, away from the coast, as winds pick up ahead of the approaching front in the far west. This system may also generate thunderstorms during the afternoon, mainly across central and southern inland areas. Rainfall totals from storms will generally be low, but gusty winds are possible.

Brisbane, mostly sunny, reaching 28 °C.

In New South Wales, there's the chance of morning fog through eastern districts before a mostly sunny day. Cloud will increase later as the cold front moves into western and central areas, driving the risk of thunderstorms across much of the state - mainly on and west of the ranges, though some may reach parts of the east coast. Rainfall will be patchy, but gusty to locally damaging winds are possible, particularly across western inland districts.

Sydney, mostly sunny, top of 27 °C.

Canberra, mostly sunny, top of 27 °C.

A cloudy but warm day is expected across Victoria. A few morning showers are possible south of the ranges, followed by a fresh burst of showers and possible thunderstorms with the cold front in the afternoon and evening, reaching western areas first before moving through central districts. Rainfall totals will mostly be low, though moderate falls are possible in the south-west, and windy conditions may develop with the front and any storms.

Melbourne, a top of 28 °C, with wind and showers increasing through the day.

A cool, cloudy, and rainy day is expected across Tasmania, with moderate rainfall across much of the state and locally higher falls over elevated parts of the west and north. Rain may ease from the far south-west later in the evening.

Hobart, rain on the way, top of 14 °C.

In South Australia, the cold front will move through eastern districts during the morning, with showers and thunderstorms continuing in some areas. Rain is likely in the south-east, with gusty winds possible further north. Behind the front, cool southerly winds will continue, bringing partly cloudy skies and showers along southern coastal areas, but more sunshine inland.

Adelaide, a shower or two, top of 23 °C.

Across Western Australia, conditions will be mostly settled, though cool southerly winds will persist. Partly cloudy skies are expected along southern coastal areas with a few lingering showers, while it will be sunnier further north.

Perth, partly cloudy, top of 25 °C.

And in the Northern Territory, increased humidity and widespread showers and storms are expected across the Top End, extending into the northern Kimberley. Thunderstorms will also develop through central and southern parts of the Territory during the day as a low-pressure trough moves through. Rainfall will be light and patchy, though gusty winds are possible with storms.

Darwin, a shower or two and a possible thunderstorm, top of 33 °C.

You can find the detailed forecast for your area on the Bureau's website, the BOM Weather app, and on social media.

Have a great day, and we'll catch you next time.