Australia -- New South Wales Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Oct 13/14 - 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 lies over the central Tasman Sea, while a low pressure trough stretches from western Queensland to southeast New South Wales. The trough will push through central districts today and continue across the northeast on Tuesday, it's momentum increasing as a cold front from the Southern Ocean moves in behind. This pattern is set to generate unsettled conditions over most central and eastern districts, aided by the development of a low centre within the trough. The low is expected to deepen as it moves offshore during Tuesday and is likely to bring heavy rain and vigorous winds to parts of the coast, although there is still some uncertainty regarding the exact path the low will take. A vigorous cool change will also accompany the passage of this system, bolstered by a strengthening high to the west which should become the dominant feature in the region during the second half of the week.
Forecast for the rest of MondayRain in the southeast, with local moderate falls. A medium to high chance of showers in most other areas, although generally fine in the far west. Thunderstorms in central and eastern districts, becoming more likely about the coast and ranges during the afternoon or evening. Fresh northwest to northeasterly winds ahead of a cooler, gusty south to southwesterly change spreading through the western, southern and central parts.Fire Danger -  Very High: Northwestern and Upper Central West PlainsTuesday 14 OctoberVery high chance of rain over most of the coast, ranges and western slopes, with heavy falls possible about the Illawarra, Sydney and Hunter districts. Moderate to high chance of showers through the western slopes and central west, although remaining fine in the far west. Fresh to strong south to southwesterly winds extending throughout by the afternoon, likely increasing to gale force along parts of the coast and creating dangerous surf conditions.Wednesday 15 OctoberHigh chance of showers near the coast, decreasing through the day and mostly clearing by evening. Heavy rain possible about the northern Hunter and southern Mid North Coast early. Slight to moderate chance of showers about the ranges and western slopes, clearing. Fine and mostly sunny in the west. Moderate to fresh south to southwesterly winds, strong to gale force along parts of the coastal fringe, creating dangerous surf conditions.Thursday 16 OctoberMedium chance of showers in the southeast, and possibly on the far north coast. Fine and mostly sunny remainder. Early frost patches possible on the ranges, particularly in the south. Moderate southwesterly winds and afternoon coastal sea breezes.The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:30 pm EDT Monday.Product IDN10031
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