After a very dry and record warm August to October period, the red centre can finally look forward to some rain over the coming week. Australia's red centre has been parched since late in winter, with temperatures well above the long-term average. In fact, the August to October period for Alice Springs was the warmest on record with the average maximum a rounded 31 degrees, almost four degrees above average. The region has been parched too, with just 0.6mm falling since the start of August in Alice Springs, the third driest August to October period on record. So far this November, Alice Springs has also not seen any recordable rain, although some parts have got a little luckier with Yulara picking up 3mm. However, the next week will likely be the wettest the region has seen since July as tropical moisture gets filtered down and combines with a area of low pressure. 20-40mm is likely across the region, mostly in the form of afternoon and evening thunderstorms, however this may tend to rain at times. Some places may even be lucky enough to pick up as much as 60mm. The heaviest falls are likely to be over the weekend when moisture peaks over the region, and again mid next week. From late next week, a high pressure ridge will push into the region, causing a return to drier conditions. However, the wet weather will no doubt cause Australia's interior to sprout into life after the extended dry spell.