Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Sep 3/11 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Victoria was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Weather Situation
A high pressure system over the central Tasman Sea will move further east on Sunday and Monday. A weakening cold front will cross Victoria on Sunday with a stronger front expected to approach the west on Monday before crossing the State on Tuesday. A low pressure trough is expected to develop over South Australia on Wednesday.
Forecast for the rest of SaturdayFine and mild with northeast to northerly winds, locally strong in southwestern and central areas.Sunday 4 SeptemberScattered showers developing during the morning in the west. Isolated showers developing in remaining areas during the day and becoming more extensive later in the northeast. The risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon over central and eastern parts. Mild northerly winds, strong at first in some southern and elevated areas but easing during the day and turning cooler southwesterly from the west.Monday 5 SeptemberMorning fog patches. Isolated showers over central and eastern districts, mainly during the afternoon. Mild and partly cloudy with light winds tending moderate northerly.Tuesday 6 SeptemberA band of rain crossing the State from the west during the morning then easing to isolated showers before clearing from the northwest. Fresh to locally strong northerly winds backing colder west to southwesterly then easing a little. Late snow showers in Alpine regions above 1200 metres.Wednesday 7 SeptemberEarly frost and fog patches, mostly in the north. Isolated showers developing in the west and near the coast. Cool with light winds tending northwesterly.The next routine forecast will be issued at 5:00 am EST Sunday.Product IDV10310
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