Australia -- South Australia Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Jan 15/12 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of South Australia was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Weather Situation
A high pressure system centred over the Tasman Sea extends a ridge over the State. A cold front is expected to move across the far west late on Monday then the remainder of the State on Tuesday and Wednesday. A new high will develop over the Bight during Thursday and Friday.
Forecast for the rest of MondayHot and dry with freshening northerly winds ahead of a cooler southerly change about the western border during the evening. Isolated showers and possible thunderstorms developing with the change.Tuesday 17 JanuaryHot to very hot and dry with moderate to fresh and gusty northerly winds, ahead of a milder south to southwesterly change in the far west extending to a line near Coober Pedy to Renmark late evening. Isolated showers developing with the change and possible thunderstorms west of about Ceduna.Wednesday 18 JanuaryIsolated showers extending over all but the northeast, but clearing from coastal districts during the morning. Hot to very hot in the north with light to moderate northeast to southeasterly winds. Mild to warm near the coast with moderate to fresh southeasterly winds and afternoon sea breezes.Thursday 19 January
Isolated showers over the southern and western pastoral districts and northern agricultural area. Mild near the coast grading to hot inland. Moderate southwest to southeasterly winds, freshening near the coast with afternoon sea breezes.
Cumulative rainfall totals from Sunday morning until until midnight Thursday are expected to be less than 2 mm, increasing to 2-10 mm over western parts of the State.
Friday until SundayIsolated showers possible over all districts apart from the coastal fringe. Mild to warm near the coast but hot elsewhere. Mainly moderate southeast to northeast winds and fresh afternoon sea breezes.The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:30 pm CDT Monday.Product IDS10033
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