Tony Armstrong's impromptu move after ABC weatherman goes missing

The much-loved host stepped in for Nate Byrne much to the amazement of anchor Joe O'Brien. Source: ABC.

Video transcript

- [INAUDIBLE] Tony. Yeah, tell us what's happening down in Melbourne today with the weather, Tony.

- Well, Melbourne, down here, sunny day today. I think we're getting to a top of 14. Pretty clear so get your washing done today. Apologies to all the people who want a outlook for everywhere else.

Oh, no, hang on. Hang on. I've actually got the [INAUDIBLE] key here now. Well, southerlies have been causing hazardous surf for New South Wales, but those will be easing today as those winds carry a few more showers into the coast. Queensland has a chance of showers around the Torres Strait and for the southeast coast and islands. But clear skies everywhere else means some widespread morning frost for the interior.

And I don't know what that means. Oh, a severe weather warning-- gee whiz. I don't know what's going on behind me, Joe. I'm doing my best though. I'm doing my best.

Vancouver-- we're all over the place.

[LAUGHTER]

- Tony Armstrong can do anything. He is amazing. He's at Norfolk Island. He's an amaze-- Vancouver. He's got it all going on. Cheers, Tony.

- Oh, man.

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