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Parts of Australia are facing thunderstorms and potential flooding during the Easter long weekend, as the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Megan drift south and east from the Northern Territory.
Many of the capitals will be spared heavy falls, but other parts of the country are urged to stay up-to-date with warnings.
Here's what the weather will be like around the country from Good Friday through to Easter Monday.
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And stay up to date with evolving forecasts and warnings on the Bureau of Meteorology website.
New South Wales
Sydney is set to dry up for Good Friday after some mid-week rain, though a potential shower could be on the cards in the morning.
The rest of the weekend is set to be a little bit cloudy, but not too cool, with top temperatures hanging around the mid-20 degree range, peaking at 27 degrees on Monday.
Heavy rain is expected in western NSW on Sunday, though it's not certain how much, Weatherzone reported.
Following the long weekend, rain is expected to continue in the state's south next week.
Victoria
The Bureau of Meteorology has backed away from its predictions of temperatures over 30 degrees for Melbourne this weekend.
Updated forecasts include tops of 25 degrees on Friday and Saturday, which will drop to 24 degrees on Sunday, and 23 on Monday.
The drifting rain band is set to enter western Victoria on Monday as well, with falls of 20mm-30mm expected, Weatherzone said.
This is set to increase later in the week with a forecast new cut off low in the Tasman Sea bringing falls of 40mm-60mm.
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Queensland
Get out the brollies, Brisbane – Easter's going to be wet.
Although heavy rain is forecast for the Queensland capital earlier in the week, things are forecast to clear up on Monday, while top temperatures over the long weekend will hover around 27-28 degrees.
But it's the state's south-east that will draw the short straw this Easter long weekend.
Downpours of more than 70mm are forecast for parts of the region, thanks to a 7000km cloud band stretching over the Northern Territory to the east of New Zealand.
The wet conditions could cause traffic gridlock as holidaymakers set off for Easter, but Queenslanders will cop the worst of the deluge today and tomorrow morning.
Luckily the weather is set to ease by Good Friday and into Easter Sunday with highs around of 27C or 28C forecast for the rest of the weekend.
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South Australia
Good Friday in Adelaide will be a sunny day with a top temperature of 29 degrees.
Skies will get more overcast during the weekend, culminating in a forecast shower on Sunday.
Adelaide is also forecast to crack 30 degrees, with a top of 31 predicted for Saturday.
The state's south-east could face falls of 20mm-30mm on Monday.
Tasmania
Hobart is looking at a slightly blustery weekend, with consistent south-easterlies of 15km/hr to 20km/hr from Good Friday onward.
Easter Sunday will be marked by heavy clouds and a slight chance of a shower, with a brisk top of 21 degrees.
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Western Australia
Perth's long weekend is looking consistent, though again the Bureau has adjusted its earlier forecast of top temperatures of 31 degrees from from Friday through to Sunday.
Now, it's forecast that only Monday will reach 30 degrees, with maximums for the rest of the weekend in the high 20s.
The skies will be mostly sunny.
Australian Capital Territory
Light winds and a cloudy sky will mark Canberra's Easter festivities.
Top temperatures will hover around the high 20s.
Northern Territory
Darwin could face a possible storm on Good Friday, though rain totals are expected to be low.
But falls of up to 20mm are expected on Sunday and Monday.
And, as usual for the Top End, it won't bring down the heat, with the mercury set to stay north of 30 degrees all weekend.
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