WEATHER UPDATE: AN EARLY TASTE OF SUMMER

PHOTO: A cracking shot of Evans Head on the north coast, taken by Dee Hartin.

The heat that has been plaguing South Australia and western New South Wales is creeping our way.

The mercury is back on the rise, and with it, a slow moving trough. These conditions will work together to create a stormy afternoon and evening across the western slopes, ranges and Hunter Valley.

Areas along the coast from Coffs to the Gold Coast should miss out on the shower and afternoon storm development making for a fine, very warm sunny day with sea breezes.