A northwest cloud band is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to southeast Australia.
New South Wales and Queensland can expect showers and storms on Friday.
The Negative Indian Ocean Dipole is pushing moisture in from the Indian Ocean.
Milder conditions are expected to follow, although it will still be cold enough for snow in southern Tasmania.
A new widespread rain system is anticipated due to the cloud building over the Indian Ocean.
Author's summary: Rain and thunderstorms expected in southeast Australia.