View the current warnings for the Australian Capital Territory and NSW
Forecast issued at 5:15 am EDT on Friday 15 November 2019.
Weather Situation
A ridge of high pressure extends across New South Wales, with extensive areas of bushfire smoke affecting northeastern districts. A cold front is forecast to move across the state later today and into Saturday, leading to elevated fire dangers. Following this, a high pressure system will gradually redevelop over the south of the state while a trough remains about the western slopes.
Forecast for the rest of Friday
Mostly sunny. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning westerly 25 to 40 km/h early in the morning then decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 18 and 25.
Fire Danger - Australian Capital Territory: Very High
Sun protection 8:50am to 4:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
7 day Town Forecasts
| Precis Icon | Location | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
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Canberra | – | 25 |
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Tuggeranong | – | 25 |
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Mount Ginini | – | 14 |
Saturday 16 November
Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming westerly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 25.
Sunday 17 November
Partly cloudy. Slight (30%) chance of a shower, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then tending east to southeasterly during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 24.
Monday 18 November
Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then tending westerly 20 to 30 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching 21 to 27.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:30 pm EDT Friday.
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