July 17th 2024.
Today, the spell of warm and pleasant weather in Western Australia is expected to come to an end. A cold air mass from the Antarctic is making its way towards the state, bringing with it heavy rain, hail, and strong winds.
As the cold air approaches, temperatures are predicted to drop dramatically in the state's southwest. In contrast, the northern areas will continue to enjoy the mild autumn weather. This stark divide in weather patterns is expected to become apparent by the end of today.
Earlier this week, Perth experienced temperatures as high as 22 degrees, but they are now expected to stay below 18 degrees for the next couple of days. The coldest part of the state will be inland areas in the southwest, where the mercury may struggle to reach 14 degrees. To make matters worse, the strong winds accompanying the cold front will make it feel even colder than the actual temperature.
As the cold air moves over the coast, there is a possibility of small hail in the southwest region. The area is also bracing for heavy rainfall, with forecasts predicting widespread falls of 10-20mm and isolated falls of 30-60mm along the coast. The city of Perth is also expected to be impacted by the rain.
Thankfully, the rain is expected to clear up by tomorrow, and temperatures will gradually start to warm up over the weekend. However, in the eastern states, the cold conditions will persist, with some areas even experiencing temperatures as low as zero degrees.
Yesterday, southeastern Queensland experienced a flurry of snow, and more is expected in the state's Granite Belt region today. It's definitely a good idea to bundle up and stay warm in these chilly conditions.
This weather update was brought to you by Weatherzone. Stay tuned for more updates on the changing weather patterns across Western Australia.
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