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 trough is producing severe thunderstorms and heat.
A new widespread rain system is expected, 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.
Author's summary: Rain and storms expected in southeast Australia.