Rain in Melbourne is set to play a factor in Australia's most famous horse race, with Flemington Racecourse predicted to be rated a Soft 7 or Heavy 8 for Tuesday's Melbourne Cup.

We will gradually warm up this week back near average. As highs reach the upper 60s, there will be plenty of sunshine each day.

A disturbance passing south of Ohio brought clouds that will linger through the evening, and light showers over the southern ...