Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Apr 8/13 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Victoria was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Weather Situation
A high pressure system centred over the south Tasman Sea extends a broad ridge northwestwards to another high centred just west of Tasmania. An upper level trough lies over Victoria. Both systems are moving eastwards. A cold front will approach southwestern Victoria late on Wednesday, before moving across southern areas of the State on Thursday. Meanwhile the next high pressure system will approach Tasmania on Friday.
Forecast for the rest of TuesdayMorning fog or drizzle patches in the south. Isolated showers and thunderstorms over the east and also over the far north, but contracting eastwards this afternoon and clearing tonight. Mild to warm with light winds and afternoon coastal seabreezes.Fire Danger -  Moderate to High.Wednesday 10 AprilFine after early fog patches in the south. A mild to warm day with light southwest to northwesterly winds.Thursday 11 AprilPatchy rain extending across southern and mountain districts. Mild in the south, warm in the north, with light to moderate south to southwesterly winds extending throughout.Friday 12 AprilPatchy rain in southern and mountain areas tending to isolated showers during the afternoon and evening. Fine to the north. A mild to warm day with light winds and afternoon coastal seabreezes.The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:30 pm EST Tuesday.Product IDV10310
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