July 8th 2024.
Residents of southeastern Australia are being advised to brace themselves for a new cold spell this weekend. The source of this frosty weather? Frigid air from Antarctica that is making its way into the region.
According to forecasts, a cold front is set to sweep across Victoria, southern New South Wales, the ACT, Tasmania, and parts of South Australia starting on Saturday. This will be followed by a high-pressure system that will bring chilly temperatures to southern Australia until at least the middle of next week.
As a result, temperatures are expected to be two to four degrees below the average in multiple states from later this week. This is due to strong winds caused by a low-pressure system in the Tasman Sea. With the added wind chill, it will feel even colder than what the thermometer shows.
The impact of these strong winds will be felt as far north as southeastern Queensland in the coming week. Meanwhile, the outback regions in SA, NSW, and Queensland have already experienced heavy rain over the weekend. In fact, some areas recorded the wettest July day in 138 years, with falls ranging from 25mm to 99mm.
This deluge was caused by a cut-off upper-level low-pressure system meeting atmospheric moisture from the east, as well as unusually warm sea temperatures. While South Australia saw lighter falls, some places north of Adelaide received 10mm or more of rain.
Despite the less-than-ideal weather conditions, let us all stay safe and warm. And remember, even though the temperatures may be dropping, our spirits can still stay high.
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