National Weather Forecast: Warm, sunny weather across southern Australia Video current: 12pm AEDT 19 February 2026 For the latest forecasts and warnings, go to www.bom.gov.au or the BOM Weather app. | Bureau of Meteorology

Widespread rain and thunderstorms are forecast for much of northern Australia over the coming days into next week, including heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms, which may lead to flash flooding. The wet weather is largely due to the redevelopment of the monsoon trough, which will deepen and strengthen further next week. There are signs we could also see a few tropical lows develop somewhere across northern Australia from mid to late next week. Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current or