Wet Easter weekend expected as cold trough heads across Australia

Sydney and Melbourne could both see showers, while thunderstorms are forecast in Queensland

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Australians can expect a cooler and wetter Easter long weekend than normal this year as a cold trough makes its way across the country.

In Sydney, Good Friday should begin with a sunny morning and reach a maximum of 26C, but showers or even a thunderstorm are likely to hit in the afternoon.

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