Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Nov 22/11 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Weather Situation
A high is centred to the north of New Zealand, and another near Western Australia. A broad trough between these systems will remain over central and northern New South Wales for the next few days, with rainfall becoming enhanced as an upper-level feature approaches. The high near Western Australia is forecast to strengthen and move slowly east during Wednesday and Thursday, bringing a cooler air mass across New South Wales while pushing the trough towards the north. The precise movement of the trough later in the week is currently uncertain, but it appears likely that parts of the northeast will receive significant rainfall through to the weekend.
Forecast for the rest of TuesdayFine in the far northeast, and across the southern inland. Rain areas through the remainder, chiefly across central and northwestern areas where moderate falls are likely. Thunderstorm possible in parts of the north. Northerly winds in the northeast, and southwest to southeast winds elsewhere.Wednesday 23 NovemberFine over the southern inland and the far west. Showers or rain areas elsewhere, contracting to the northeast where moderate to heavy falls are likely. Possible thunderstorms in the northeast. Northerly winds in the northeast and southwest to southeast winds elsewhere, freshening in the west.Thursday 24 NovemberRain areas and possible thunderstorms in the northeast, with moderate falls likely. The chance of showers showers over the remainder. South to southeast winds, becoming fresh and gusty in many areas.Friday 25 NovemberShowers or rain periods across most districts, chiefly in the northeast with the chance of thunderstorms. Southeast to northeast winds.Saturday 26 NovemberIsolated showers in the west, clearing. Scattered showers in the east, easing.The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:30 am EDT Wednesday.Product IDN10031
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