Australia -- Victoria Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Jul 12/13 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Victoria was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Weather Situation
A strong high pressure system over the New South wales coast will drift to the east of Bass Strait on Saturday then slowly track further east over the Tasman Sea on Sunday and Monday. A low pressure system over southern W.A. will move southeastwards over Bight waters on the weekend to pass well south of Tasmania on Monday. An associated weak low pressure trough will cross Victoria on Monday then the Tasman high will resume directing a mild northwesterly airflow across Victoria on Tuesday.
Forecast for the rest of FridayPatchy rain developing in the west during the evening. Remaining dry over central and eastern districts although cloud increasing. Light to moderate northeasterly winds.Saturday 13 JulyAreas of rain extending across western areas in the morning and patchy rain developing over most central and eastern areas during the afternoon and evening. Cool to mild and cloudy with moderate north to northeasterly winds, locally freshening in the west.Sunday 14 JulyAreas of rain slowly contracting to eastern districts during the afternoon and evening. Isolated showers to follow. Cool to mild and mostly cloudy with moderate to fresh north to northeasterly winds, locally strong about the coast and ranges.Monday 15 JulyScattered showers over the northeast ranges and in the southwest. Isolated showers over the remainder. Partly cloudy with moderate northwesterly winds easing and tending southwesterly in the west.Tuesday 16 JulyIsolated showers or drizzle patches on the northern slopes of the dividing range, scattered about the Northeast. Fine and partly cloudy elsewhere. A mild day with light to moderate north to northwesterly winds.The next routine forecast will be issued at 5:00 am EST Saturday.Product IDV10310
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