Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Jun 1/06 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Warning Summary:
Gale Wind Warning for NSW Coastal Waters south of Seal Rocks.
Current Weather Situation and Future Developments:
A deepening low over southwestern Tasman Sea is directing south to southwest
winds over eastern New South Wales and bringing showers or rain to the southern
half of the coast. During the day the low will move southeast strengthening
winds on the south and central coast and maintaining coastal showers and rain.
An upper trough will move over the eastern parts later in the day. The low is
expected to move towards New Zealand on Saturday and Sunday as a high south of
the Bight extends a ridge across the state.
Forecast for Friday
Fine on the north coast and adjacent ranges. Showers or rain periods in the
southeast falling as snow on the Alps. Isolated showers in the remainder. Early
frost patches on the slopes and ranges.  Cool to mild day. Westerly winds in the
northeast and south to southwest winds in the remainder, fresh to strong near
the coast.
Forecast for Saturday
Scattered showers on the south coast. Isolated showers on the ranges and western
slopes and on the central coast. Fine elsewhere. Early frosts on the slopes and
ranges.  Cool to mild day. South to southwest, fresh to strong near the coast.
Forecast for Sunday
Scattered showers on the coast and adjacent ranges south from about Coffs
Harbour. Fine elsewhere. Early frosts on the slopes and ranges.  Cool to mild
day. South to southeast winds, fresh to strong near the coast.
Forecast for Monday
Scattered coastal showers. Fine elsewhere. Cool to mild day. Southwest to
southeast winds, fresh near the coast.

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STAT News Service