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MELBOURNE - Aug 29/16 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Victoria was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Weather Situation
A high pressure system drifting eastwards across New South Wales extends a ridge southwards across Victoria. The high and ridge will reach the Tasman Sea on Monday. Meanwhile a low pressure system near southern Western Australia will move south of the Bight on Monday. Whilst the low will weaken on Tuesday, an associated trough will approach western Victoria Tuesday night and move across the State on Wednesday. On Thursday a weak high pressure ridge is expected to extend over Victoria.
Forecast for the rest of MondayMorning fog and frost patches in the east. A dry day across central and eastern districts with a mostly sunny morning then high cloud increasing. Isolated showers developing in the west during the afternoon then increasing in the evening and extending eastwards to central areas. A mild day with moderate north to northeasterly winds, freshening in the west.Tuesday 30 AugustA band of rain moving across the State, reaching the far east at night. Scattered showers to follow the rain band and isolated thunderstorms extending from the western border during the evening. A cool to mild and cloudy day with moderate to fresh north to northeasterly winds, strong about elevated areas.Wednesday 31 AugustRain over eastern Victoria during the morning with some heavy falls over the northeast, clearing eastwards during the day. Scattered showers to follow across the State, although mostly dry over the northwest. The chance of thunderstorms, mainly over central and eastern parts during the day, clearing at night. A generally mild day with moderate northwesterly winds.Thursday 1 SeptemberIsolated showers, scattered over the southwest. Cool to mild with light winds.The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:30 pm EST Monday.Product IDV10310
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