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Synoptic

  1. Summary Issued Saturday 11:56 EDT

    • Synoptic outlook for Australia on Sat 17 Jan 2026

      Saturday 19:00 EDT

      Heavy rain & gusty winds continue to affect southeast NSW near an offshore low and trough. Deep E'ly winds and a develop monsoon and lows bring heavy rain also to northeast Qld and the northwest NT. Wa...

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    • Synoptic outlook for Australia on Sun 18 Jan 2026

      Sunday 11:00 EDT

      A broad low pressure trough & developing monsoon will bring heavy rain & storms to the northern tropics, mainly the NT and Qld. A deep offshore trough will bring heavy rain & storms to eastern NSW. Hot...

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    • Synoptic outlook for Australia on Mon 19 Jan 2026

      Monday 11:00 EDT

      An offshore trough will continue to generate rain and storms for eastern NSW, edging north. A tropical low should deepen near the northwest NT, also bringing heavy rain and storms while another near Ql...

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    • Synoptic outlook for Australia on Tue 20 Jan 2026

      Tuesday 11:00 EDT

      A low should strengthen near northwest Australia and may become a tropical cyclone, causing gusty rain & storms. Gusty rain & storms also for the wider tropics with the monsoon and for the inland near ...

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    • Synoptic outlook for Australia on Wed 21 Jan 2026

      Wednesday 11:00 EDT

      Tropical lows or cyclones over the northern tropics will enhance gusty monsoonal rain, mostly in the NT and Qld. An inland trough and humid winds will bring more showers to Qld, NSW and possibly SA and...

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    • Synoptic outlook for Australia on Thu 22 Jan 2026

      Thursday 11:00 EDT

      Tropical lows or cyclones will continue to enhance gusty monsoonal rain over the north, mainly for the NT, Kimberley and Qld. A trough will continue to trigger showers & storms for NSW, Vic, inland Qld...

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    • Synoptic outlook for Australia on Fri 23 Jan 2026

      Friday 11:00 EDT

      Tropical lows or cyclones will continue to enhance gusty monsoonal rain over the north. A trough will continue to trigger showers & storms for NSW, Vic, inland Qld & possibly Tas. Hot N'ly winds spread...

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    Synoptic outlook for Australia on Sat 17 Jan 2026

    Saturday 19:00 EDT Issued Saturday 11:56 EDT

    Heavy rain & gusty winds continue to affect southeast NSW near an offshore low and trough. Deep E'ly winds and a develop monsoon and lows bring heavy rain also to northeast Qld and the northwest NT. Warm and dry E'ly winds over the interior and SA. A cool change for southwest WA. Back to summary ›

    Synoptic outlook for Australia on Sun 18 Jan 2026

    Sunday 11:00 EDT Issued Saturday 11:36 EDT

    A broad low pressure trough & developing monsoon will bring heavy rain & storms to the northern tropics, mainly the NT and Qld. A deep offshore trough will bring heavy rain & storms to eastern NSW. Hot NE'ly winds will stream south to SA and Vic. A showery change for southern WA. Back to summary ›

    Synoptic outlook for Australia on Mon 19 Jan 2026

    Monday 11:00 EDT Issued Saturday 11:38 EDT

    An offshore trough will continue to generate rain and storms for eastern NSW, edging north. A tropical low should deepen near the northwest NT, also bringing heavy rain and storms while another near Qld could do similar. Warm E'ly winds for the interior. Cooler across the south. Back to summary ›

    Synoptic outlook for Australia on Tue 20 Jan 2026

    Tuesday 11:00 EDT Issued Saturday 11:45 EDT

    A low should strengthen near northwest Australia and may become a tropical cyclone, causing gusty rain & storms. Gusty rain & storms also for the wider tropics with the monsoon and for the inland near a trough. Showers easing for eastern NSW as a trough weakens. Warm in the south Back to summary ›

    Synoptic outlook for Australia on Wed 21 Jan 2026

    Wednesday 11:00 EDT Issued Saturday 11:48 EDT

    Tropical lows or cyclones over the northern tropics will enhance gusty monsoonal rain, mostly in the NT and Qld. An inland trough and humid winds will bring more showers to Qld, NSW and possibly SA and Vic. Warm, dry and gusty E'ly winds for much of WA and the interior. Back to summary ›

    Synoptic outlook for Australia on Thu 22 Jan 2026

    Thursday 11:00 EDT Issued Saturday 11:54 EDT

    Tropical lows or cyclones will continue to enhance gusty monsoonal rain over the north, mainly for the NT, Kimberley and Qld. A trough will continue to trigger showers & storms for NSW, Vic, inland Qld & possibly Tas. Hot & dry E'ly winds over WA & the interior will spread south. Back to summary ›

    Synoptic outlook for Australia on Fri 23 Jan 2026

    Friday 11:00 EDT Issued Saturday 11:54 EDT

    Tropical lows or cyclones will continue to enhance gusty monsoonal rain over the north. A trough will continue to trigger showers & storms for NSW, Vic, inland Qld & possibly Tas. Hot N'ly winds spreading into SA & western NSW. A cool change for southwest WA. Back to summary ›