Adelaide residents can expect a continuation of warm, dry weather today with temperatures soaring well above average, reflecting ongoing warm conditions across the region. The Bureau of Meteorology reports that Adelaide will see a maximum of 37°C today under mostly sunny skies. Winds, initially from the north to northwest at 15 to 20 km/h, are predicted to shift to the south to southeast in the evening.
The warm weather continues into Monday, January 20, with a high of 34°C after a starting minimum of 21°C. The day will be partly cloudy and there is a slight 5% chance of rain. Winds will be predominantly southwesterly, ranging from 15 to 25 km/h, shifting south to southeasterly at similar speeds later in the day.
By Tuesday, January 21, the weather is expected to cool slightly, with temperatures ranging from a minimum of 17°C to a maximum of 30°C. Conditions will remain mostly sunny with no forecasted rainfall. Winds on Tuesday will follow a pattern beginning as south to southeasterly and light, then picking up to 15 to 20 km/h in the morning. Later in the day, these will strengthen and become south to southwesterly, reaching speeds of 20 to 30 km/h.
Across South Australia, the weather situation involves a high southeast of Tasmania that extends a ridge over the southern waters of SA. A weak trough is developing about the far west, projected to extend eastwards on Monday. Another high, positioned southeast of the Bight, will extend a ridge over southern SA waters from Monday.
For today, the forecast across South Australia is dry, with northeast to southeasterly winds and local afternoon coastal sea breezes. Maximum temperatures will remain above average across the state, particularly notable in southern regions.
Looking ahead to Monday, the weather remains dry and partly cloudy except for potential isolated showers around the southeast. Like today, temperatures are set to be above average, accompanied by fresh southwest to southeasterly winds and coastal afternoon sea breezes.
Tuesday will see a continuation of mainly dry conditions, although isolated light showers are possible, especially around southern coasts and ranges. Despite above-average temperatures throughout most of the agricultural areas, some regions might experience slightly below average temperatures. Winds will generally be southwest to southeasterly, with increased strength along the coasts in the afternoon.
Adelaide Weather Forecast:
• Sunday, 19 January: Max 37°C – Mostly sunny.
• Monday, 20 January: Min 21°C, Max 34°C – Partly cloudy.
• Tuesday, 21 January: Min 17°C, Max 30°C – Mostly sunny.
• Wednesday, 22 January: Min 16°C, Max 28°C – Mostly sunny.
• Thursday, 23 January: Min 15°C, Max 25°C – Partly cloudy.
• Friday, 24 January: Min 14°C, Max 27°C – Cloud clearing.
• Saturday, 25 January: Min 14°C, Max 31°C – Sunny.
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