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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Southern Pulse Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
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A broad trough over inland New South Wales is driving unsettled conditions across eastern Australia today, with showers and storms most likely for Sydney, the Hunter and the central coast; Melbourne will see a cooler, mainly dry day after morning cloud clears, while Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast stay warm with a slight shower chance.
What’s driving the pattern for the next few days?
The dominant feature is a slow-moving low-pressure system over the Tasman Sea, combined with a trough lying over the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range. This setup directs unstable easterly flow into New South Wales and Queensland. For the sydney weather forecast 14 days, expect a gradual drying trend from mid-week as the trough weakens, but coastal showers linger into Thursday. In contrast, weather forecast Melbourne remains under a high-pressure ridge, keeping the city mostly fine and cool through to the weekend, with only a brief shower chance on Thursday.
How are other major centres shaping up?
Adelaide will enjoy another mild, sunny day as the ridge extends across the Bight, while weather forecast Brisbane sees humid conditions persist, with isolated afternoon storms possible. For the weather forecast Sunshine Coast, a similar story: morning sun, then building cloud and a possible storm. Over in the west, weather forecast WA (Perth) remains hot and dry under a strong inland high, with temperatures climbing above 32°C. The weather forecast Gold Coast mirrors Brisbane’s pattern – fine morning, then a chance of a late shower. For the south-east, weather forecast Adelaide remains settled, with light winds and clear skies.
Where can I see the latest rain radar for my area?
Check the live radar feed on our Weather Radar page, updated every six minutes from the Bureau of Meteorology. This shows current precipitation intensity across all mainland states.
Why is Melbourne’s forecast so different from Sydney’s today?
Melbourne sits under the influence of a separate high-pressure system, while Sydney is exposed to the coastal trough. That trough draws humid air from the Tasman, whereas Melbourne gets cleaner, drier air from the west.
How reliable are 14‑day forecasts for Sydney?
The BOM Weather Australia model gives a general trend for that long range, but day‑to‑day accuracy drops after about 7 days. For the sydney weather forecast 14 days, treat precipitation and temperature beyond day 7 as a guide, not a certainty.