Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Aug 16/14 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of New South Wales was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Weather Situation
A high pressure system over the Tasman Sea is moving slowly east. A low over northwest NSW with an associated extensive rain-band is expected to move slowly to the east/southeast today with rain spreading to almost all districts as it eases in the northwest. The rain-band will move further east tomorrow with a complex low pressure system likely to form off the central parts of the NSW coast, leading to localised heavy falls and strong winds in some coastal districts. Uncertainty remains as to the position and strength of the low, and hence the location of associated land gales, which are currently expected on the southern parts of the coastal fringe. The low is likely to be off the central part of the coast Monday with further heavy rain and strong winds for southern and central coastal districts probable. The low should move slowly east Tuesday/Wednesday as a ridge develops over western NSW.
Forecast for the rest of SaturdayWidespread rain, with the exception of the far southeast where showers may develop overnight. Moderate to heavy falls possible through most central and northern inland districts. The chance of thunderstorms over the northern inland. Rain easing in the northwest tonight. Southeast to northeasterly winds, fresh at times, turning southwest to northwesterly in the northwest.Sunday 17 AugustRain areas in most districts, with moderate to heavy falls possible about the ranges and coast in the southeast. The chance of thunderstorms contracting from the northwest early in the morning to the ranges and east, north of Batemans Bay. Rain mostly clearing in the north and west by evening. Northeast to northwesterly winds in the east, strengthening along the coast, turning northwest to southwesterly in the west. Winds possibly reaching gale force over southern parts of the coast in the afternoon and evening.Monday 18 AugustRain in the southeast, with moderate to heavy falls possible. The chance of showers through most other districts, although remaining fine in the far northwest. Cooler and fresh northwest to southwesterly winds, tending strong south to southeasterly in the southeast corner.Tuesday 19 AugustHigh likelihood of showers for central and southeast parts of the coast and eastern side of the ranges. Medium chance of showers for the remainder of the ranges, slopes and coast. Slight chance of showers over the southern inland. Fine on the north coast and in the far west. West to south winds, fresh to strong along the coast.Wednesday 20 AugustSlight to medium chance of showers along the coastal districts and northern ranges. Slight chance of showers over the northern inland. Southeast to southwest winds, fresh to strong along the coast in the morning.The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:30 am EST Sunday.Product IDN10031
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