A northwest cloud band is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to southeast Australia.
New South Wales and Queensland can expect showers and storms on Friday.
A new widespread rain system is expected to arrive, driven by the Negative Indian Ocean Dipole, which is pushing moisture from the Indian Ocean.
The Negative Indian Ocean Dipole is doing its job to push moisture in from the Indian Ocean.
Milder conditions are expected to follow, although it may still be cold enough for snow in southern Tasmania.
Author's summary: Rain and thunderstorms to hit southeast Australia.