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National Synoptic Situation
Prepare yourselves, as a feeble trough will be making its way northward over the southeast of the state today and reaching central Queensland by Tuesday. This trough will then shrink into the central interior on Wednesday, bringing with it some showers and the occasional isolated thunderstorm. Meanwhile, a mighty high will be traversing eastward across southern and southeastern Australia, strengthening a ridge that will cover most of the state by Tuesday. By Thursday, this high will have made its way to the Tasman Sea, maintaining a strong ridge over the eastern part of the state. Keep an eye out for another trough that may start to wander across inland southern Queensland starting Friday, potentially lingering over southeast Queensland throughout the weekend.
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Tuesday, 1st October
Well, it appears that the temperatures will be reaching their peak in the Gulf Country, Central West, North West, and Channel Country Districts. So, if you're planning on venturing out into the great outdoors, you might want to pack some extra sunscreen and stay hydrated. It's going to be a scorcher out there!
Wednesday, 2nd October
Prepare yourselves for a smattering of showers in the eastern districts, with a side of scattered rain on the Sunshine Coast, Central Coast, and northeast tropical coast north of Townsville. There's a chance of thunderstorms in the central and southern interior, so don't forget your umbrella if you're heading that way. Meanwhile, expect mostly sunny skies elsewhere, but be wary of dry and gusty south to southeasterly winds causing high fire danger in parts of western Queensland. The east coast will be feeling fresh and gusty winds, so hold onto your hats! Temperatures will be near or slightly below average in southeast and central Queensland, but above average in other areas. Minimum temperatures will be on the warmer side of things, so you may want to keep the fan handy.
Thursday, 3rd October
Looks like there are some isolated showers in eastern districts today, possibly scattered along the east coast. Partly cloudy in the far southwest, with a chance of isolated showers near the New South Wales border south of Thargomindah. Mostly sunny in other areas. Watch out for moderate to fresh and gusty northerly winds, which could lead to high fire danger ratings in western Queensland, and even locally extreme in the Channel Country. Maximum temperatures are near average in eastern districts, but above or well above average in the west. Minimum temperatures are near or above average as well. So, grab your sunscreen and your umbrella, and stay safe out there!
Friday, 4th October
Prepare yourselves for some isolated showers on the east coast, with a chance of scattered showers up north near Townsville. Keep an eye out for gusty thunderstorms in the southwest and southern interior - particularly if you're anywhere between St George and Augathella. Everywhere else can expect mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will be pretty average in the east, but things will be heating up in the west and interior of Queensland. Watch out for those fresh and gusty north to northwesterly winds, which could lead to some elevated fire danger ratings in certain areas. Don't forget to check those minimum temperatures - they'll be hovering around average or a bit higher. Stay safe out there, folks!
Region Round-up
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Region Forecast: Ah, we've got a classic case of sunshine with a side of easterly winds blowing at a leisurely 20 to 30 km/h. As the night creeps in, temperatures will drop to a cool 14 to 19 degrees, only to rise again during the day to a toasty 27 to 33 degrees. Just another day in the life of meteorology, folks.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Cairns | ☀️ | 19 | 31 | Sunny. |
Atherton | ☀️ | 14 | 27 | Sunny. |
Cooktown | ☀️ | 23 | 30 | Sunny. |
Innisfail | ☀️ | 18 | 30 | Sunny. |
Mareeba | ☀️ | 16 | 31 | Sunny. |
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Region Forecast: Prepare yourselves for another day of dazzling sunshine and gentle breezes shifting to the east and then northeast at speeds of 15 to 25 km/h. As night falls, temperatures will drop to a cool 15 to 19 degrees, while daytime temperatures soar to a toasty 29 to 34 degrees. Enjoy the warmth, but don't forget to stay hydrated!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Townsville | ☀️ | 20 | 30 | Sunny. |
Ayr | ☀️ | 17 | 30 | Sunny. |
Ingham | ☀️ | 18 | 31 | Sunny. |
Central Coast and Whitsundays
Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is feeling indecisive today, with a slight chance of a shower near the coast in the evening. However, don't get your hopes up for rain elsewhere, as the chance is near zero. Light winds will be making an appearance, eventually becoming easterly at 15 to 25 km/h by midday. Overnight temperatures will be dropping to a cool 14 to 17 degrees, while daytime temperatures will be heating up to a scorching 27 to 34 degrees. So, get ready to embrace the sun and keep those umbrellas handy, just in case Mother Nature decides to surprise us with a shower.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Mackay | ☀️ | 16 | 28 | Sunny. |
Bowen | ☀️ | 18 | 30 | Sunny. |
Peninsula
Region Forecast: Get ready to bake like a potato in an oven, as the sun will be shining bright with easterly winds blowing at 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight, temperatures will dip to a balmy 18 to 22 degrees, while daytime temperatures will soar to a scorching 32 to 40 degrees. It's a perfect day for those who enjoy feeling like they're melting into a puddle on the sidewalk.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Weipa | ☀️ | 21 | 37 | Sunny. |
Coen | ☀️ | 22 | 31 | Sunny. |
Palmerville | ☀️ | 17 | 39 | Sunny. |
Thursday Island | ⛅ | 24 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Gulf Country
Region Forecast: Well, it appears that the sun will be shining bright today, with winds deciding to do a little dance from the south to the southeast at speeds of 20 to 30 km/h. Then they'll switch things up to the east to southeasterly at 25 to 35 km/h in the morning, just to keep us on our toes. By the late afternoon, they'll calm down to southeast to southwesterly at a leisurely 15 to 20 km/h. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a somewhat bearable range of 19 to 23 degrees, giving us a chance to catch a break from the scorching heat. But don't get too comfortable, because daytime temperatures will be reaching a toasty 40 degrees. So, grab your sunscreen and stay hydrated, unless you want to turn into a human roasted marshmallow.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Normanton | ☀️ | 23 | 39 | Sunny. |
Burketown | ☀️ | 22 | 36 | Sunny. |
Doomadgee | ☀️ | 20 | 40 | Sunny. |
Kowanyama | ☀️ | 22 | 38 | Sunny. |
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders
Region Forecast: Get ready for a rollercoaster of wind directions today, starting from the northeast and ending up in the east by the evening. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a cool 15-19 degrees, while during the day, be prepared for a scorching 34-39 degrees. Don't forget your sunscreen and a fan, it's going to be a wild ride!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Charters Towers | ☀️ | 16 | 34 | Sunny. |
Georgetown | ☀️ | 17 | 39 | Sunny. |
Capricornia
Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is feeling a bit indecisive today, with a chance of showers popping up in the late morning and afternoon. Winds will be light in the morning, but will pick up speed as they shift from east to southeasterly to east to northeasterly throughout the day. Overnight temperatures will drop to a cool 13 to 18 degrees, so make sure to grab an extra blanket before hitting the hay. Daytime temperatures will peak around 30 degrees, so get ready to break out the sunscreen and find some shade. It's shaping up to be a classic case of "four seasons in one day" - thanks, Mother Nature!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Gladstone | 🌧 | 18 | 27 | Shower or two. |
Rockhampton | 🌧 | 18 | 28 | Shower or two. |
Biloela | ⛅ | 12 | 30 | Partly cloudy. |
Yeppoon | 🌧 | 18 | 25 | Shower or two. |
Central Highlands and Coalfields
Region Forecast: Get ready for another thrilling episode of "Winds Gone Wild" as we experience a rollercoaster of wind directions today! Starting off with a gentle east to southeasterly breeze at 15 to 20 km/h, we'll then be treated to a moment of peace as the winds become light in the middle of the day. But wait, there's more! In the evening, the winds will do a 180 and switch to northeast to southeasterly at 15 to 20 km/h. It's like a dance party out there! As the sun sets, temperatures will drop to a cool 12 to 17 degrees overnight. But don't worry, we'll be back in the hot seat tomorrow with daytime temperatures soaring to 29 to 34 degrees. It's a real nail-biter, folks! So grab your sunscreen and hold onto your hats, because it's going to be a wild ride!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Emerald | ⛅ | 18 | 33 | Mostly sunny. |
Clermont | ⛅ | 15 | 33 | Partly cloudy. |
Moranbah | ⛅ | 14 | 33 | Partly cloudy. |
Central West
Region Forecast: Get your sun hats and sunscreen ready because we've got a day of sunshine ahead! Expect some breezy southerly to southeasterly winds blowing at around 20 to 30 km/h. Temperatures will drop overnight to a mild 16 to 19 degrees, but don't worry, it'll heat up during the day to a scorching 31 to 36 degrees. Time to embrace the heat and soak up those rays!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Longreach | ☀️ | 18 | 36 | Sunny. |
Barcaldine | ⛅ | 19 | 34 | Mostly sunny. |
Winton | ☀️ | 18 | 36 | Sunny. |
North West
Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is serving up a sunny day, with winds coming from the south to southeasterly at speeds of 20 to 30 km/h. Don't forget to pack your sunscreen and sunglasses, folks! Overnight, temperatures will drop to a balmy 17 to 21 degrees, while daytime temperatures will soar into the mid to high 30s. It's going to be a scorcher out there, so stay cool and hydrated!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Mount Isa | ☀️ | 18 | 36 | Sunny. |
Channel Country
Region Forecast: Prepare for a day of sunshine and breezy conditions. The wind will be coming from the southeast at speeds of 20 to 30 km/h. As night falls, temperatures will drop to a cool 13 to 17 degrees, while daytime temperatures will soar to a toasty 27 to 33 degrees.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Birdsville | ☀️ | 14 | 30 | Sunny. |
Thargomindah | ☀️ | 14 | 28 | Sunny. |
Maranoa and Warrego
Region Forecast: Well, it appears that we are in for a classic case of sunshine today. The winds will be making a guest appearance from the south to southeasterly direction at a speed of 15 to 25 km/h, only to decide to take a break and become light in the evening. As the day turns to night, temperatures will drop to a chilly 9 to 14 degrees, so be sure to grab a blanket or two. Meanwhile, during the day, temperatures will rise to the high 20s, giving us a taste of what it feels like to be in an oven. Enjoy the weather, or at least try to survive it!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Charleville | ☀️ | 13 | 29 | Sunny. |
Roma | ☀️ | 9 | 29 | Sunny. |
St George | ☀️ | 11 | 27 | Sunny. |
Cunnamulla | ☀️ | 13 | 27 | Sunny. |
Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Region Forecast: Well, it seems like Mother Nature has decided to grace us with mostly sunny weather today. There's a slight chance of fog in the Granite Belt in the early morning, so be sure to keep an eye out for any lost sheep wandering around. The winds will start off light but will pick up to a breezy east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h by the late evening. As the sun sets, temperatures will drop to a cozy 8 to 11 degrees overnight, so don't forget to bring a blanket for your late-night stargazing session. During the day, temperatures will climb to the mid to high 20s, giving you the perfect excuse to break out your summer wardrobe one last time before winter sets in. Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, because you never know when Mother Nature will decide to throw a curveball our way.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Dalby | ⛅ | 10 | 27 | Partly cloudy. |
Goondiwindi | ⛅ | 9 | 27 | Mostly sunny. |
Toowoomba | ⛅ | 13 | 22 | Partly cloudy. |
Warwick | ⛅ | 7 | 24 | Mostly sunny. |
Stanthorpe | ⛅ | 6 | 22 | Partly cloudy. |
Wide Bay and Burnett
Region Forecast: Expect some scattered clouds with a sprinkle or two hitting the coastal areas. Inland, you may just get lucky and stay dry. Winds will be light in the morning, but don't be fooled - they'll pick up to a breezy 15 to 25 km/h from the east to southeast. Nighttime temperatures will drop to a range of 11 to 17 degrees, so make sure to grab an extra blanket. Daytime temperatures will hover between 24 to 29 degrees, giving you a taste of that sweet, sweet warmth.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Bundaberg | 🌧 | 17 | 27 | Shower or two. |
Gympie | ⛅ | 15 | 26 | Partly cloudy. |
Hervey Bay | ⛅ | 17 | 25 | Partly cloudy. |
Kingaroy | ⛅ | 11 | 25 | Partly cloudy. |
Maryborough | 🌧 | 16 | 26 | Possible shower. |
Gayndah | ⛅ | 15 | 29 | Partly cloudy. |
Southeast Coast
Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is feeling a bit indecisive today. We've got some clouds, a slight chance of rain near the coast, but pretty much zero chance of rain anywhere else. Winds will be doing their own little dance throughout the day, starting from the south to southeasterly and ending up south to southeasterly by the late evening. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a somewhat chilly 11 to 16 degrees, so you might want to grab an extra blanket. Daytime temperatures will be in the low to mid 20s, so you can still enjoy a nice outdoor stroll without breaking a sweat. Just make sure to keep an eye out for those coastal showers - you never know when Mother Nature will decide to surprise you!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Beaudesert | ⛅ | 13 | 26 | Mostly sunny. |
Brisbane | ⛅ | 16 | 25 | Partly cloudy. |
Gatton | ⛅ | 12 | 27 | Partly cloudy. |
Ipswich | ⛅ | 12 | 27 | Mostly sunny. |
Logan Central | ⛅ | 13 | 25 | Partly cloudy. |
Maroochydore | ⛅ | 16 | 24 | Partly cloudy. |
Redcliffe | ⛅ | 16 | 24 | Partly cloudy. |
Surfers Paradise | ⛅ | 14 | 24 | Partly cloudy. |
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