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Unseasonal Autumn Warmth Spreads Across Southern Australia

A high over central Australia is funneling warm inland air south into major southern cities.

Overview

  • Southern capitals are set for several warm, sunny days this week, with Adelaide and Melbourne in the mid to high 20s and Hobart near 25°C by Friday.
  • Meteorologists say the anticlockwise flow around the high is sending northerly winds that pull hot interior air down to the southern coast.
  • Temperatures are running well above April norms, with averages of about 22.2°C in Adelaide, 20.4°C in Melbourne and 17.5°C in Hobart.
  • Most of South Australia and Victoria should stay dry and bright through the working week, with both days and nights warmer than usual for April.
  • Localized exceptions include rain on Tasmania’s west coast mid‑week, cooler cloudy conditions with some showers along parts of the NSW coast, and a cold front expected to reach southwest WA on Thursday.