June 23rd 2024.
This week, much-needed rain is finally making its way to the southern regions of Australia. After months of dry and parched conditions, cold fronts are bringing some relief to Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania. This is a huge relief for farmers, who have been struggling with dramatically dropping moisture levels in the soil.
The first band of rain has already reached Western Australia and South Australia over the weekend. Showers are expected to hit Victoria and Tasmania later today. But that's not all - there's another front brewing in the Southern Ocean, about 3000km away from Western Australia. It's set to arrive on Wednesday, bringing a second round of showers, isolated thunderstorms, and gusty winds. These conditions will persist until next Saturday in Western Australia, Friday and Saturday in South Australia, and over the weekend in Victoria and Tasmania.
The good news is that these systems are expected to bring widespread falls of 5mm to 15mm in the next seven days. Some regions may even see as much as 20mm to 60mm of rain, with the heaviest falls expected in coastal and mountainous areas.
Unfortunately, for those living in Melbourne, the chilly weather is set to continue for the next few days. The temperature is struggling to reach 14 degrees, and it hasn't gone above 15 degrees since June 11. It seems like the cold weather isn't going away anytime soon, as July is typically the coldest month in Melbourne with an average maximum temperature of 14.5 degrees.
On the bright side, Sydney residents can look forward to some sunny weather this week after being soaked by heavy rain over the weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 20 degrees in some parts, providing a much-needed break from the chilly weather.
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