A northwest cloud band is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to southeast Australia, particularly in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland (Qld) on Friday.
A trough is forecasted to produce showers and severe thunderstorms in the region, followed by milder conditions, although it may still be cold enough for snow in southern Tasmania.
Meanwhile, cloud is building over the Indian Ocean, which is a precursor to the next big weather system, driven by the Negative Indian Ocean Dipole pushing moisture from the Indian Ocean.
The Negative Indian Ocean Dipole is doing its job to push moisture in from the Indian Ocean.
Author's summary: Rain and thunderstorms expected in southeast Australia.