Adelaide residents are set for a variety of weather conditions over the next few days according to the latest forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology. Today, the city will experience sunny skies with a maximum temperature of 33°C. Winds are expected to shift throughout the day, beginning north to northeasterly and switching to east to northeasterly by the evening.
Looking ahead to Thursday, 20 March, the weather will take a turn with a predicted minimum temperature of 23°C and a maximum of 29°C, accompanied by a shower or two. There is a high chance of rain, primarily in the morning and afternoon, and there may be a possible thunderstorm. Winds will change direction throughout the day, starting from the north to northeast before shifting to the west to southwest in the morning, and finally settling south to southeasterly in the evening.
On Friday, 21 March, the morning might begin with a slight chance of showers, but conditions are expected to clear, leading to a mostly sunny afternoon. The temperatures are forecasted to range from a minimum of 17°C to a maximum of 28°C. Winds will be predominantly from the south to southeast, shifting to south to southwest in the afternoon, and easing during the evening.
Over the weekend, the weather looks pleasant with Saturday expected to be mostly sunny following an initial minimum of 15°C, reaching up to 28°C. Sunday promises clear skies and sunshine, with temperatures climbing from a cool 15°C in the morning to a warm 30°C in the afternoon.
In terms of weather warnings, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a fire weather warning today for the Mount Lofty Ranges and Lower South East districts due to expected extreme fire danger. The warnings cite moderate to fresh northwesterly winds combined with warm and dry conditions as the cause for elevated fire risks. Residents are advised to action their Bushfire Survival Plans and stay informed via local media and official websites.
The overall weather situation for South Australia involves a high-pressure system in the Tasman Sea extending a ridge across the state. A trough is expected to move across South Australia on Thursday, followed by a cold front affecting the southeast. The weekend will see a weak ridge of high pressure bringing stable conditions. Statewide, isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected mainly in the northern regions, with temperatures generally ranging from average to above average.
Adelaide 7-Day Weather Forecast:
- Wednesday, 19 March: Max 33°C – Sunny.
- Thursday, 20 March: Min 23°C, Max 29°C – Shower or two.
- Friday, 21 March: Min 17°C, Max 28°C – Cloud clearing.
- Saturday, 22 March: Min 15°C, Max 28°C – Mostly sunny.
- Sunday, 23 March: Min 15°C, Max 30°C – Sunny.
- Monday, 24 March: Min 17°C, Max 31°C – Partly cloudy.
- Tuesday, 25 March: Min 18°C, Max 31°C – Mostly sunny.
For more information, or the latest updates to the weather forecast, visit http://www.bom.gov.au/sa/index.shtml
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