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 heat, showers, and severe thunderstorms in the region.
Following this, milder conditions are expected, although it may still be cold enough for snow in southern Tasmania.
The Negative Indian Ocean Dipole is pushing moisture in from the Indian Ocean.
Author's summary: Rain and thunderstorms expected in southeast Australia.