The long weekend is almost here and we have the latest on showers and a cooler change in the mix. But generally speaking it’s a good weekend for many places – but one day may be a bit cloudy or showery for most.

We break down rain, showers and temperatures – and we track that wind.

Meanwhile a low is deepening in the tropics this weekend and a tropical cyclone is possible next week near Vanuatu. We have the latest.

*Programming Note: Our 7 Day Australia-Only forecast is also out today.