Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Nov 17/08 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Warning Summary:
Nil. Refer to www.bom.gov.au for the latest warning information.
Current Weather Situation and Future Developments:
A broad low pressure trough across central and northern Australia is
advecting cloud and moisture over New South Wales. During Tuesday and
Wednesday the trough will deepen and extend over the western parts of
the state bringing rain and thunderstorms throughout. On Thursday the
trough should deepen further and move over the southern Tasman Sea,
with the rain and thunderstorms easing.
Forecast for Tuesday
Rain in the north and west extending to the southeast during the
afternoon or evening. Local moderate falls in the north. Isolated
thunderstorms in the northwest. Generally light to moderate northwest
to northeast winds, freshening along the coast in the afternoon.
Forecast for Wednesday
Rain areas. Isolated thunderstorms inland. Strengthening northeast to
northwest winds.
Forecast for Thursday
Showers in the west. Rain periods and isolated thunderstorms in the
east, easing during the day. Southwest to northwest winds.
Forecast for Friday
Isolated showers. West to northwest winds and coastal seabreezes in
the north.

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STAT News Service