A northwest cloud band is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to southeast Australia, specifically in New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland (Qld) on Friday.
A trough is producing showers and severe thunderstorms, but milder conditions are expected to follow, with temperatures still cold enough for snow in southern Tasmania.
The Negative Indian Ocean Dipole is doing its job to push moisture in from the Indian Ocean.
Author's summary: Rain and thunderstorms are expected in southeast Australia.