A northwest cloud band is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to southeast Australia, with New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland (Qld) seeing showers and storms on Friday.
A trough is producing showers and severe thunderstorms, but milder conditions are expected to follow, with temperatures still cold enough for snow in southern Tasmania.
The Negative Indian Ocean Dipole is contributing to the moisture influx from the Indian Ocean, leading to the next widespread rain system.
The Negative Indian Ocean Dipole is doing its job to push moisture in from the Indian Ocean.
Author's summary: Rain and thunderstorms to hit southeast Australia.