Mother's Day showers forecast for Queensland, Sydney, but most cities to see comfortable temperatures above 20C
Most cities will see temperatures in the 20s this Mother's Day, but residents in New South Wales and Queensland should think ahead before making plans as damp conditions are likely.
Parts of the east coast are in for a wet Sunday with continued scattered showers across NSW and Queensland throughout the weekend.
'Those coastal showers are going to be picking up both Saturday and Sunday from Sydney all the way up to the Sunshine Coast and Bundaberg,' said Sky News Meteorologist Marina Neuman.
The moisture is expected to build up particularly heading into Sunday, with rainfall totals possible of up to 50mm.
'Into Sunday, that influx of moisture to the coast will allow for even spotty showers as far into the west as Moore,' Ms Neuman said.
'So we are looking at some damp and cooler conditions, going to make it feel even cooler thanks to that rainfall.'
The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts a high chance of showers for the capitals of both states.
Sydney is forecast to reach a top of 23C, while Brisbane is likely to reach maximum temperatures of 24C, with both cities expected to be cloudy.
Meanwhile temperatures in Perth are set to drop slightly heading into the weekend as a trough and cold front pushes to the south of Western Australia.
However, a 'major yo-yo' will cause temperatures to gradually rise again in the lead-up to Monday, with Sunday forecast to reach a comfortable 27C, still above the seasonal average.
Residents can expect a mostly sunny day as cloud cover clears and winds become light in the afternoon.
'Even though we are dipping slightly into the weekend, temperatures are still to be way above their seasonal average and then returning to the 30s as we head into the start of the week,' Ms Neuman said.
Melbourne will be mostly sunny at 23C, with a chance of morning fog and light winds throughout the day.
Hobart will be cooler at 18C, with partial cloud cover expected.

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