IDN10035
Australian Bureau of Meteorology
Australian Capital Territory
ACT and Canberra Forecast
Issued at 5:35 am EDT on Wednesday 10 February 2010
Warning Summary at issue time:
Nil.
Current Weather Situation and Future Developments
A weakening high over the Tasman Sea will continue to direct an easterly stream
into a trough over inland NSW. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will become
more likely later in the week as a passing cold front links to this trough and
moves east. Showers and thunderstorms will persist over the weekend as the
trough becomes near stationary over eastern NSW.
Forecast for Wednesday
Fine apart from isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy day
with light and variable winds.
City Precis: Possible afternoon shower.
City: Max 32
Tuggeranong: Max 32
Chance of rainfall: 40% afternoon.
Winds on Lake: Northeast at 10 to 20 km/h.
UV Alert: 9:40 am to 4:50 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]
Fire danger Locally High [12-24]
Thursday Possible afternoon shower. Min 18 Max 31
Friday Afternoon shower or two. Min 20 Max 30
Saturday Showers. Min 16 Max 26
Sunday Showers. Min 18 Max 25
Monday Early shower or two. Min 16 Max 27
Tuesday Fine. Min 13 Max 28
The next routine forecast will be issued at 11:20 am EDT Wednesday
