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These were linked to large zones of drier air descending through the atmosphere, which helps to prevent rain clouds from forming.

Heavy rain clouds from the storm that has recently passed are overhead.

“Imagine a rain cloud, but instead of water droplets coming down, it's like molten rock droplets raining out of the sky,” says Prof Drabon.

Head was caught at extra cover for 31 and Short nicked behind on 58 but their onslaught had put Australia well ahead of the game with rain clouds looming.

The pressure also prevents other weather systems that might cool down an area - such as rain clouds - from forming.