THE SPRING climate outlook, issued 30 August 2018, shows drier than average conditions are likely for southern Australia extending up through NSW (west of the divide) and into central Australia.
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The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) also notes that September and October are likely to be drier than average more broadly across most of the country.
Spring days are likely to be warmer than average for Australia.
With clear skies likely, the risk of frost and cold nights continue in the south, but overall, warmer than average minimum temperatures are likely in many locations.
Macksville outlook (The Weather Channel):
A drier and warmer than average spring would likely mean intensification of the existing drought conditions across parts of eastern Australia and an increase in bushfire potential.
The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) are currently neutral. However, current observations and model outlooks indicate El Niño and a positive IOD could develop in spring.
According to The Weather Channel app, there is a good chance of some rain activity in the Nambucca Valley late this afternoon-early evening – around 5 to 6 o’clock.
Nambucca Heads outlook (The Weather Channel):
And early week might also be wet – with the possibility of rain across Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Maximum temperatures are also expected to dip noticeably with the start of the new week.
But the first day of spring tomorrow is set to be a cracker – with Nambucca Heads to reach 24 degrees, Bowraville 25, Valla 24, Eungai Creek 25, Scotts Head 24 and Macksville 25.
