January 1st 2025.
As Australians eagerly anticipate the first day of the new year, many are hoping for a sunny and warm start to the year. Fortunately, most capital cities are in luck as they are expected to experience pleasant temperatures and clear skies, with the exception of some parts of Western Australia and eastern Queensland and New South Wales where rain and storms have made an appearance.
Although the rain has spread a little more since yesterday, the temperatures remain warm, making it perfect weather for outdoor celebrations. Speaking of celebrations, the World Health Organization has recently urged China to share data on the origins of COVID-19, a pressing issue that continues to impact the world.
Let's take a closer look at the current weather conditions around the country. In New South Wales, New Year's Day is predicted to be mild to warm with a possibility of showers and storms in the state's northeastern region. However, Sydneysiders can breathe a sigh of relief as they will be spared from the rainy weather with clear skies and a pleasant high of 29 degrees. Meanwhile, in the western suburbs, the temperature is expected to reach a scorching 34 degrees in Penrith.
Moving on to Victoria, the public holiday in Melbourne will see slightly cooler temperatures, but inland areas will experience warmer and drier weather. Melbourne is expected to reach a high of 23 degrees with a slight chance of showers in the northeastern suburbs. On the other hand, towns in northern Victoria such as Mildura, Wangaratta, and Albury-Wodonga are in for a hot day with temperatures reaching 33 or 34 degrees.
In Queensland, thunderstorms are a possibility in many parts of the state, but areas like Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast should be spared from the worst of it. Inland central, southern, and northeastern regions may experience severe thunderstorms with the risk of large hail, damaging winds, and intense rainfall. This comes after heavy rain caused flash flooding in South Burnett on New Year's Eve.
South Australia is expected to have a hot and dry day with clear skies, except for a slight chance of rain in the far southeast. Temperatures will range from the high 20s to low 30s along the coast, and from the mid 30s to low 40s inland. Adelaide is set to have a sunny day with a high of 28 degrees.
Meanwhile, Western Australia is currently experiencing a heatwave, with Perth reaching a scorching 39 degrees today. However, tomorrow is expected to bring some relief with highs of 27 degrees. Thunderstorms are possible in the Kimberley, Pilbara, and Gascoyne regions, while parts of the Central Wheat Belt and Central West may experience dry thunderstorms. There is also a chance of an inland thunderstorm in Perth later this afternoon.
Over in the Australian Capital Territory, it's a hot and sunny day with temperatures expected to peak at 32 degrees. Despite earlier predictions of mild weather and showers, there is only a 10% chance of rain. In Tasmania, temperatures are expected to be cool to mild with some clouds, ranging from the high teens to low 20s. There is a 50-50 chance of showers in the afternoon in Hobart, but no more than a millimeter of rainfall is expected.
For those in the Northern Territory, it's another hot day with dry and sunny conditions inland and the possibility of showers in Darwin with a high of 35 degrees. Showers and storms are also possible in the Top End region. As always, it's important to stay up to date with weather warnings and the latest forecasts on the Bureau of Meteorology's website.
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