Tropical Low 03U is located well to the north-west of the Pilbara coast and is expected to slowly deepen as it tracks to the west, passing south of Christmas Island over the weekend. The probability of 03U developing into a tropical cyclone increases to moderate from Friday night and high from Sunday. No direct impacts are expected for the Western Australia mainland or islands, but residents of Christmas Island And Cocos Islands should monitor forecasts for updates. Tropical Low 07U is currently

Thunderstorms are forecast to become more extensive across Australia over the coming days. ⛈️Today, storms will mainly impact Australia's tropical north, with the risk of moderate rainfall totals across northern parts of the Northern Territory, and Queensland's Gulf Country district. Thunderstorms through parts of Western Australia may become severe and produce some locally heavy falls. ⛈️Friday, storms are expected to impact similar areas in the north and west, but will also spread across south