Damp conditions could disrupt weekend plans across a large stretch of the country’s east coast, with incoming showers potentially avoiding one major city.
Eastern areas, including Sydney, have seen bouts of wet weather in recent days, with the state capital recording 31.2mm of rainfall in the 24 hours to 9am on Friday.
Examining the outlook for Saturday, Sky News Weather Meteorologist Marina Neuman said incoming showers would make for a wet weekend, “but only for some”.
Neuman explained that a weather system would continue to hover off the coast of Queensland.
“That southerly flow, not only just bringing in those showers, but making conditions feel even cooler,” she said.
Heading into the weekend, the meteorologist said ongoing heavy rainfall would likely target areas including Coffs Harbour, Lismore and the Gold Coast.
“Meanwhile, Sydney almost completely dry by Saturday afternoon and as we head into our Sunday,” she said.
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a very high chance of showers for Coffs Harbour and Lismore on Saturday, with wet conditions also likely for the Gold Coast.
Meanwhile, marine wind warnings have been issued for New South Wales’ Byron, Coffs and Macquarie coasts for Saturday, as well as much of coastal Southeast Queensland.
Weather forecast across AustraliaSydney
The Bureau has forecast a partly cloudy day and light winds for the Harbour City on Saturday, along with a medium chance of showers.
The mercury is expected to drop to 13 degrees and climb to a maximum of 19 degrees.
Melbourne
Melburnians can expect a partly cloudy start to their weekends, with light winds also forecast.
The Victorian capital is set to plummet to a chilly 5 degrees and reach 15 degrees.
Brisbane
A potentially damp Saturday has been forecast for Brisbane, along with light winds.
A low of 13 degrees and a high of 23 degrees is expected for the city.
Perth
Perth is likely to see wet weather, with showers most likely in the early morning.
A minimum of 13 degrees and a maximum of 18 degrees have been forecast.
Adelaide
Meanwhile, sunshine is expected in Adelaide for the first half of the weekend.
A cool 6-degree low and an 18-degree high are likely.
Canberra
A sunny afternoon is expected to follow morning frost and potential fog in the national capital.
A nail-biting low of –1 degree and a high of 16 degrees are expected.
Hobart
A slight chance of a shower and partly cloudy conditions have been forecast for the Tasmanian capital.
The city is set to drop to 7 degrees and reach 15 degrees.
Darwin
Sunny skies and potentially windy conditions are expected in Darwin on Saturday.
An 18-degree minimum and a balmy 31-degree maximum have been forecast.