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National Synoptic Situation
Prepare yourselves, fellow weather enthusiasts, for an upper level system is bidding farewell to the east coast tonight. A feeble trough, stretching from the Gulf Country to inland southern Queensland, will shy away westward into western Queensland tomorrow. Meanwhile, a timid ridge in the northeast will flex its muscles and broaden over the east coast in the next few days, thanks to a high in the Tasman Sea making a swift exit. To add to the excitement, another tentative trough might saunter northwards into southeastern Queensland over the weekend. So, grab your umbrellas and weather-appropriate attire, as the weather show continues its unpredictable dance!
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Friday, 11th October
In the lofty regions of the Gulf Country, North West, Central West, Northern Goldfields, Upper Flinders, Central Highlands, and Coalfields districts, we can expect some atmospheric disturbances.
Saturday, 12th October
You might want to keep an eye out for some isolated showers in the eastern districts and inland southern Queensland - east of St George. Showers will be hanging around in southeast Queensland south of about Brisbane to Toowoomba, with a chance of some thunderstorms joining the party. Don't be surprised if you see some isolated severe thunderstorms crashing the party in the southern Border Ranges, Granite Belt, and Scenic Rim areas in South East Queensland south of Boonah. Over on the northeast tropical coast, you can expect some isolated showers, which may get a bit scattered at times between Townsville and Cooktown. And don't forget about the far northwest of the state, where isolated showers and possible thunderstorms are making an appearance, west of about Julia Creek to Normanton. Everywhere else should be mostly sunny, with maximum temperatures near or slightly below average in southeast and central Queensland - but don't worry, things will be heating up to above average in southwest Queensland and staying near average elsewhere. As for minimum temperatures, they'll be slightly below average in central and southeastern Queensland, but above average in the western interior. So, keep your umbrella handy and maybe a thunderstorm playlist ready, just in case.
Sunday, 13th October
Looks like we've got some isolated showers scattered across most of the state, except for the central inland and western Peninsula. Down in southeast Queensland south of Hervey Bay and along the tropical east coast, those showers might get a bit more spread out at times. Keep an eye out for isolated thunderstorms in the western and northern parts of Queensland, west of about Croydon to Charleville. Otherwise, it'll just be partly cloudy. Temperatures are going to be above average in the west, below average in central and southeast Queensland, and near average everywhere else. So, basically, grab your umbrella if you're in the southeast, but don't bother if you're in the central inland or western Peninsula.
Monday, 14th October
Get ready for a smorgasbord of precipitation scattered across our beloved state, except for a few lucky areas in the northwestern interior and inland southern Cape York Peninsula. The east will be treated to a mix of scattered showers, while inland regions south of Longreach and west of Roma may experience some thunderstorms. Don't forget your umbrella if you're headed out, unless you're in the west where temperatures will be above average. Elsewhere, it'll be partly cloudy with temperatures hovering around average or slightly below.
Region Round-up
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is feeling a bit indecisive today, with a sprinkle of showers possible amidst the partly cloudy skies. Don't forget to hold onto your hats as those easterly winds blow through at 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a balmy 18 to 22 degrees, before climbing back up to 26 to 33 during the day. So, grab your umbrellas just in case, and prepare for whatever whims Mother Nature decides to throw our way!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Cairns | 🌧 | 23 | 31 | Possible shower. |
Atherton | ⛅ | 18 | 27 | Partly cloudy. |
Cooktown | ⛅ | 24 | 30 | Partly cloudy. |
Innisfail | 🌧 | 21 | 30 | Shower or two. |
Mareeba | ⛅ | 20 | 31 | Partly cloudy. |
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Region Forecast: Expect some clouds to grace the sky today, with a small possibility of a light shower. Wind will be coming from the east to northeast at a moderate speed of 15 to 25 km/h. Tonight, temperatures will drop to a cool 19 to 22 degrees, while daytime temperatures will peak at 28 to 33 degrees.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Townsville | ⛅ | 23 | 30 | Mostly sunny. |
Ayr | ⛅ | 20 | 30 | Mostly sunny. |
Ingham | 🌧 | 22 | 31 | Possible shower. |
Central Coast and Whitsundays
Region Forecast: Prepare your sunscreen and umbrellas, as the skies will offer a smidgen of sunshine with a slight possibility of a sneaky shower. Wind coming from the east and southeast will blow at speeds of 20 to 30 km/h. As the night creeps in, temperatures will drop to a cool 18 degrees, while the day will heat up to a range of 28 to 33 degrees.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Mackay | 🌧 | 19 | 28 | Possible shower. |
Bowen | ⛅ | 21 | 30 | Mostly sunny. |
Peninsula
Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is feeling a bit indecisive today, with a slight chance of a shower near the east coast and pretty much zero chance anywhere else. You might want to hold onto your hats with those easterly winds blowing at 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight, things will cool down to the low to mid 20s, but don't get too comfortable because daytime temperatures are expected to soar to 32 to 39 degrees. So, grab your sunscreen and a fan because it's going to be a scorcher out there!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Weipa | ⛅ | 24 | 37 | Mostly sunny. |
Coen | ⛅ | 24 | 31 | Partly cloudy. |
Palmerville | ⛅ | 21 | 38 | Mostly sunny. |
Thursday Island | 🌩 | 26 | 32 | Becoming windy. Partly cloudy. |
Gulf Country
Region Forecast: Another lovely day ahead, with a touch of smoke haze in the west to add a bit of mystery to your morning. Winds will be playing a game of musical chairs, starting from the southeast to southwesterly before deciding to switch to northeast to southeasterly in the early hours. By the late evening, they'll settle down to northwest to northeasterly, giving a sense of direction to the day. Don't forget to pack your layers, as temperatures will be dropping overnight to a cool 19 to 24 degrees. Daytime will be a toasty 40 degrees, so be prepared to sweat it out like a true weather warrior. Stay hydrated and bask in the glory of this sunny forecast, because who needs rain when you can have a good old-fashioned heatwave, right?
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Normanton | ⛅ | 23 | 38 | Mostly sunny. |
Burketown | ☀️ | 20 | 36 | Sunny. |
Doomadgee | 🌧 | 20 | 40 | Morning smoke then sunny. |
Kowanyama | ⛅ | 24 | 38 | Mostly sunny. |
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders
Region Forecast: Ah, it appears we have a delightful mix of sunshine and wind on the horizon. The winds will start off from the east to northeasterly direction, then switch things up to east to southeasterly as the day progresses. Expect overnight temperatures to drop to a balmy 19 to 22 degrees, while daytime temperatures soar to a toasty 33 to 39 degrees. It seems Mother Nature is feeling a bit indecisive today, so be prepared for a mixed bag of weather conditions.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Charters Towers | ⛅ | 19 | 33 | Mostly sunny. |
Georgetown | ☀️ | 21 | 37 | Sunny. |
Capricornia
Region Forecast: Looks like there could be some wet stuff falling from the sky today. The winds will be blowing in a southeasterly direction, then switching to easterly later on. Temperatures will drop overnight, but don't worry, they'll climb back up during the day. Just another typical day in the wonderful world of meteorology.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Gladstone | 🌧 | 18 | 26 | Shower or two. |
Rockhampton | 🌧 | 18 | 27 | Shower or two. |
Biloela | 🌧 | 13 | 28 | Possible shower. |
Yeppoon | 🌧 | 18 | 25 | Shower or two. |
Central Highlands and Coalfields
Region Forecast: Prepare for a day of unpredictable weather, with a small possibility of rain in the southeast and virtually no chance anywhere else. The winds will be making their presence known, starting from the east at 15 to 20 km/h but then deciding to take a break before dawn, only to return as east to southeasterly at the same speed in the morning. Temperatures will be playing a game of hide and seek, dropping to a cool 13 to 18 overnight before reaching a high of 28 to 33 during the day. Don't let the partly cloudy skies fool you, Mother Nature has a few tricks up her sleeve for us today.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Emerald | ⛅ | 17 | 31 | Partly cloudy. |
Clermont | ⛅ | 16 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Moranbah | ⛅ | 17 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Central West
Region Forecast: Prepare to bask in the glory of the sun for most of the day, as winds shift from the south to southeasterly to easterly. Just when you thought it couldn't get any more exciting, brace yourself for a change to northeasterly winds in the wee hours of the morning. Temperatures will drop to a balmy 18-21 degrees overnight, before skyrocketing to 32-38 degrees during the day. So hold onto your hats (literally) and enjoy the rollercoaster that is the weather forecast.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Longreach | ⛅ | 21 | 36 | Mostly sunny. |
Barcaldine | ⛅ | 22 | 34 | Mostly sunny. |
Winton | ⛅ | 20 | 38 | Mostly sunny. |
North West
Region Forecast: Get ready to bask in the glory of mostly sunny skies, with a touch of patchy smoke haze in the northwest to keep things interesting. Winds will be playing a little game of musical chairs, starting from the south to southeasterly direction at 15 to 20 km/h before switching to east to southeasterly at 20 to 30 km/h in the morning, and finally ending the day in a south to southeasterly dance at 15 to 20 km/h. Overnight temperatures will be dropping down to a cool 17 to 21 degrees, perfect for snuggling up in bed, while daytime temperatures will be cranking up to the high 30s - so make sure to keep cool and hydrated, unless you want to turn into a human puddle. Enjoy the weather rollercoaster!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Mount Isa | ☀️ | 18 | 38 | Sunny. |
Channel Country
Region Forecast: Prepare yourselves for a day of abundant sunshine, with winds blowing in from the southeast at a brisk 20 to 30 km/h. As night falls, temperatures will drop to a cool 17 to 20 degrees, only to rise again during the day to the mid to high 30s. Enjoy the heat, if you can handle it!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Birdsville | ☀️ | 17 | 37 | Sunny. |
Thargomindah | ☀️ | 18 | 35 | Sunny. |
Maranoa and Warrego
Region Forecast: Get ready for another day of sunshine and shifting winds, folks! Expect a delightful mix of easterly and southeasterly breezes, reaching speeds of 15 to 25 km/h before calming down in the evening. Overnight, temperatures will cool off to a comfortable range of 12 to 18 degrees, while daytime highs will soar to a toasty 29 to 35 degrees. Mother Nature is serving up a classic summer day, so make sure to soak up the sun while you can!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Charleville | ☀️ | 17 | 33 | Sunny. |
Roma | ⛅ | 12 | 29 | Partly cloudy. |
St George | ⛅ | 14 | 30 | Partly cloudy. |
Cunnamulla | ☀️ | 17 | 33 | Sunny. |
Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Region Forecast: Expect a dash of sunshine with a sprinkle of fog in the Granite Belt at the crack of dawn. Winds will be feeling a bit indecisive, starting from the east and then switching to the northeast at 15 to 20 km/h before giving up altogether around noon. Don't forget to tuck yourself in snugly as temperatures drop to a cozy 9 to 13 degrees overnight, only to rise to a toasty 25 to 30 during the day. It's all part of the wild ride we call weather!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Dalby | ⛅ | 11 | 27 | Mostly sunny. |
Goondiwindi | ⛅ | 12 | 29 | Mostly sunny. |
Toowoomba | ⛅ | 13 | 23 | Partly cloudy. |
Warwick | ⛅ | 9 | 27 | Partly cloudy. |
Stanthorpe | ⛅ | 7 | 23 | Partly cloudy. |
Wide Bay and Burnett
Region Forecast: Expect a sky that can't decide if it wants to be cloudy or clear. Showers might grace the coast with their presence, but they're feeling a bit shy elsewhere. Winds will be making their way from the southeast at a reasonable 15 to 25 km/h, then switching to the east in the morning before taking a breather in the evening. Temperatures will dip to a cozy 12 to 17 degrees overnight, while daytime will bring the heat, reaching the mid to high 20s. It's a day of indecision, where even the weather can't make up its mind.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Bundaberg | 🌧 | 17 | 25 | Morning shower or two. |
Gympie | ⛅ | 14 | 26 | Partly cloudy. |
Hervey Bay | 🌧 | 17 | 25 | Morning shower or two. |
Kingaroy | ⛅ | 11 | 25 | Partly cloudy. |
Maryborough | 🌧 | 16 | 25 | Morning shower or two. |
Gayndah | ⛅ | 15 | 27 | Partly cloudy. |
Southeast Coast
Region Forecast: Expect some fluffy clouds today, with a dash of fog in the morning for that added mystery. There's a slim chance of a quick shower in the morning and afternoon, just to keep you on your toes. Winds will start off light and friendly, but might get a bit feisty in the early afternoon before calming down again later. Temperatures will do their usual dance, dropping to a cool 10-16 degrees overnight and then warming up to the low to high 20s during the day. So, grab your layers and prepare for a day of meteorological surprises!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Beaudesert | ⛅ | 11 | 26 | Partly cloudy. |
Brisbane | ⛅ | 16 | 25 | Partly cloudy. |
Gatton | ⛅ | 12 | 27 | Partly cloudy. |
Ipswich | ⛅ | 11 | 27 | Partly cloudy. |
Logan Central | ⛅ | 13 | 25 | Partly cloudy. |
Maroochydore | ⛅ | 16 | 25 | Partly cloudy. |
Redcliffe | ⛅ | 17 | 24 | Partly cloudy. |
Surfers Paradise | ⛅ | 14 | 24 | Partly cloudy. |
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