View the current warnings for New South Wales
Forecast issued at 4:31 pm EDT on Thursday 23 February 2012.
Weather Situation
A high pressure system developing over the western Tasman Sea is strengthening a ridge across eastern New South Wales, promoting generally fine and stable conditions in most districts today. This high is forecast to be the dominant synoptic feature through the weekend, moving only very slowly to the east. A new trough is expected to reach western parts of New South Wales later on the weekend, with unsettled conditions again developing ahead of it. The passage of a cold front early next week is expected to bring further rainfall, although the movement of this is currently uncertain.
Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Mostly clear. Winds easterly and light.
Friday 24 February
Sunny. Winds easterly averaging 10 to 20 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
- Fire Danger
- New England: Low-Moderate
- Northern Slopes: Low-Moderate
- North Western: Low-Moderate
UV Alert from 9:20 am to 5:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
7 day Town Forecasts
| Precis Icon | Location | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
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Tamworth | 15 | 32 |
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Moree | 18 | 32 |
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Narrabri | 17 | 33 |
Saturday 25 February
Partly cloudy. Isolated showers developing. The chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, mainly in the north. Winds east to northeasterly averaging 10 to 20 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
Sunday 26 February
Partly cloudy. Isolated showers on the plains from the morning until late afternoon. The chance of thunderstorms on the northern plains in the afternoon and evening. Winds northeast to southeasterly averaging 10 to 20 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
Monday 27 February
Mostly sunny. Winds east to northeasterly averaging 10 to 20 km/h tending north to northeasterly during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 30s.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 5:40 am EDT Friday.
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