Further east, a high-pressure region is moving away from the country but remains close enough to bring a day of settled weather for most eastern areas. It's also looking pretty good out west and up north as well.
Starting in Queensland, it will be another hot day on Saturday, with temperatures reaching into the 40s across the western districts. A Heat Wave Warning is in place, covering much of northern and western Queensland. Along the east coast, from Bundaberg northwards, it'll also be fairly warm, with temperatures in the low 30s and increased humidity. Across the southeast, it's a touch cooler - Brisbane drops to 27 after some warm days through the week. There's a slight chance of some rain or a storm from Rockhampton down to Brisbane, but any falls will be sparse and scattered. Most people will have fine weather.
In New South Wales, it'll be a pleasant, settled day, though quite chilly in the morning. Temperatures will climb quickly once the sun gets to work, reaching the low to mid-20s by the afternoon. There's a chance of a light shower or two north of Newcastle along the east coast, and cloud with a bit more rain may move into the far west and the Riverina through the afternoon and evening. More rain will arrive on Sunday. Canberra will have a cold morning at 3 degrees, but a pleasant afternoon with a high of 23.
Across Victoria, the morning could start sunny, but cloud is expected to increase and spread through most areas as the day goes on. Rain will develop, mostly in the north - the Mallee, Wimmera, and North Country - from late morning onwards. Rainfall totals will generally be between 2 and 10mm, with higher falls on north-facing slopes. Melbourne and the southern parts, including Gippsland, should stay dry until nighttime, but rain will move in for Sunday.
In Tasmania, a moderate south-westerly wind will bring a few light showers to western areas, though nothing too serious. The rest of the state will have a fairly fine day with a mix of sunshine and cloud. Winds may be gusty through the morning and afternoon but should ease by the evening. Hobart will have a high of 17 and Launceston 18.
In South Australia, storms will be quite active on Saturday, initially in the west but spreading across the peninsulas, south coast, Adelaide, and the southeast during the morning. Storms could impact almost anywhere in the state through the afternoon and evening. There is a risk of severe storms from the Eyre Peninsula westwards, with possible damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Adelaide may see some moderate rain and active weather if storms move through the city.
Out west in Western Australia, a few morning showers are expected on a chilly south-westerly wind flow from Perth around to Esperance. They should clear quickly, leaving a fine afternoon. Storms over the interior will also move east into South Australia, and conditions will become fine statewide after lunch. Temperatures will be on the cool side - low 20s in the southwest, high 20s in the northwest, and mid 30s through the northern interior.
In the Northern Territory, it's another hot day with the heatwave continuing across large parts of the territory. Many locations will reach 40 degrees or higher. Darwin will have a humid 35-degree day, with a slight chance of storms around the Kimberley and increased rainfall potential around Uluru, where showers or thunderstorms are possible.
Looking ahead to Sunday, it's shaping up to be another busy day for weather across the country. The storm risk spreads across the southeast, bringing moderate rainfall and potentially stormy conditions through much of Victoria, southern New South Wales, and northern Tasmania. Adelaide may still have some leftover storms from Saturday night, clearing later in the day. Another region of thunderstorms is expected in southeast Queensland, with the potential for severe weather - damaging winds, large hail, or heavy rainfall, including around Brisbane. Sydney sits between these two active zones, with just a chance of a shower but plenty of fine weather otherwise.
Across the north, it remains hot as the heatwave continues, while Perth will see a mostly sunny and mild day around 22 degrees.
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Video current: 12pm AEDT Friday 24/10/25.
