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National Synoptic Situation
So, it seems like we've got a bit of a weak trough hanging out in the northwestern Coral Sea, possibly teaming up with a southeasterly wind surge making its way north along the east coast. This dynamic duo could lead to some increased shower activity along the northeast tropical coast overnight and into Monday. Meanwhile, we've got a second trough lounging around the western and southern interior of Queensland, taking its sweet time before eventually meandering eastward across southern Queensland on Tuesday and Wednesday. Now, over in the east of the state, we've got a ridge holding strong for the next few days, but it's expected to throw in the towel later in the week. And just when you thought things couldn't get any more exciting, another trough might saunter eastward across western and interior Queensland starting on Friday. So, buckle up folks, it looks like we've got a wild week of weather ahead of us. Just remember to pack your umbrella and maybe a snorkel, because you never know what Mother Nature has up her sleeve next.
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Monday, 14th October
Looks like the temperatures in the Central West, North West, and Channel Country Districts will be reaching some pretty impressive heights today. So, if you're feeling a bit chilly, maybe it's time to break out the sunscreen and crank up the air conditioning. Just a friendly heads up for those living in these regions - you might want to consider wearing your summer wardrobe today.
Tuesday, 15th October
Looks like some areas in eastern districts and inland southern Queensland may experience isolated to scattered showers today. Don't forget your umbrella! The Cassowary coast might see some more widespread showers, while possible thunderstorms could pop up around the Granite Belt and inland southern Queensland. The western and central interior, however, will mostly bask in the sunshine. Expect temperatures to be above average in the west, but near or slightly below average in other areas. It might be a bit warmer than usual in the southwest, but elsewhere temperatures will be pretty average. So, prepare for a mixed bag of weather across the region!
Wednesday, 16th October
Get your umbrellas ready, folks... just kidding, we all know you won't actually use them. Isolated showers will be hanging out along the east coast, with some scattered about the northeast tropical coast north of Ingham. Down south in southern and southeastern Queensland, expect some showers and maybe even a thunderstorm or two south of Taroom. As for southeast Queensland, showers will be scattered south of Gympie, especially if you venture inland. Keep an eye out for severe thunderstorms inland in southern Queensland, but we can't really pinpoint where exactly they'll strike. The rest of the day will be partly cloudy, with temperatures soaring well above average in western Queensland and just hovering near or slightly above average elsewhere. Enjoy the weather... or don't, we won't judge.
Thursday, 17th October
Prepare for some scattered showers in southeast Queensland and along the tropical east coast. Thunderstorms may also make an appearance in inland southern Queensland, but fear not, for most areas will remain mostly sunny. Temperatures are expected to reach well above average in much of inland Queensland, with a slight increase in other regions. So, grab your umbrella and brace yourself for the unexpected weather antics of our beloved state.
Region Round-up
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Region Forecast: Expect some clouds out there. Showers might make an appearance in the southern regions, but you might catch a glimpse of them elsewhere too. Winds will be blowing from the east to southeasterly at a speed of 15 to 25 km/h. As the night rolls in, temperatures will drop to a range of 15 to 21 degrees, while during the day, temperatures will climb to 25 to 33 degrees. So, grab your umbrellas and get ready for a mix of everything!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Cairns | 🌧 | 21 | 31 | Shower or two. |
Atherton | 🌧 | 16 | 26 | Shower or two. |
Cooktown | ⛅ | 23 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Innisfail | 🌧 | 20 | 28 | Showers. |
Mareeba | ⛅ | 17 | 30 | Partly cloudy. |
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is feeling a bit moody today, with a high chance of showers expected throughout the day. Don't forget your umbrella! There's even a possibility of a thunderstorm to really spice things up. Winds will be coming from the east at 20 to 30 km/h, so hold onto your hats, folks. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a cool 17 to 21 degrees, while daytime temperatures will reach the mid to high 20s. Better pack a jacket, just in case.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Townsville | 🌧 | 21 | 28 | Showers. |
Ayr | 🌧 | 19 | 27 | Showers. |
Ingham | 🌧 | 20 | 27 | Showers. |
Central Coast and Whitsundays
Region Forecast: Get your umbrellas ready because there's a high chance of Mother Nature shedding some tears, especially in the morning and afternoon. Don't be surprised if she throws a thunderstorm into the mix as well. Winds will be coming from the east at a moderate speed. Temperatures will drop to around 18 overnight, but climb back up to 23 to 29 during the day. So grab your raincoat and brace yourself for a wet and wild day ahead!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Mackay | 🌧 | 19 | 27 | Shower or two. |
Bowen | 🌧 | 20 | 29 | Showers easing. |
Peninsula
Region Forecast: Get your sunscreen ready, folks, because it looks like Mother Nature is serving up a mostly sunny day with a side of easterly winds at 15 to 20 km/h. Don't worry about rain ruining your plans, as there's only a slight chance of a shower near the west coast in the afternoon and evening. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a balmy 18 to 22 degrees, while daytime temperatures will soar to a scorching 33 to 38 degrees. So, get ready to sweat it out in style!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Weipa | ⛅ | 21 | 37 | Partly cloudy. |
Coen | ⛅ | 22 | 32 | Partly cloudy. |
Palmerville | ☀️ | 18 | 38 | Sunny. |
Thursday Island | ⛅ | 25 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Gulf Country
Region Forecast: Well, it seems like we may have a sprinkle or two near the south coast later on. Don't get too excited though, as the chance of rain elsewhere is slim to none. Expect some windy conditions, starting from the east and moving around like a confused compass throughout the day. Temperatures will dip to the low 20s overnight, so you might want to grab an extra blanket. Daytime temperatures will soar into the mid to high 30s, so grab your sunscreen and a hat if you don't want to be mistaken for a lobster.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Normanton | ☀️ | 24 | 36 | Sunny. |
Burketown | ⛅ | 22 | 35 | Partly cloudy. |
Doomadgee | ☀️ | 22 | 38 | Sunny. |
Kowanyama | ☀️ | 22 | 37 | Sunny. |
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders
Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is feeling a bit indecisive today, with some clouds and a chance of showers in the east, mostly in the morning and afternoon. Don't worry, though, the rest of us can enjoy near zero chance of rain. And hey, there's even a chance of a thunderstorm in the southeast for some added excitement. So hold onto your hats, folks! Winds will be easterly at 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a cool 16 to 19 degrees, while daytime temperatures will range from 27 to a toasty 36 degrees. So grab your umbrella and your sunscreen, because it's shaping up to be a wild ride!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Charters Towers | 🌧 | 18 | 28 | Showers. Possible storm. |
Georgetown | ⛅ | 18 | 35 | Mostly sunny. |
Capricornia
Region Forecast: Oh joy, it appears we have a cloudy day ahead with a moderate chance of showers, especially during the morning and afternoon. Winds will be coming from the east at a speed of 15 to 25 km/h, but fear not as they will calm down by the late evening. Expect temperatures to drop to a cool 13 to 19 degrees overnight, with daytime temperatures peaking in the mid to high 20s. Time to break out the trusty umbrella and raincoat, it seems Mother Nature has a sense of humor today.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Gladstone | 🌧 | 19 | 25 | Shower or two. |
Rockhampton | 🌧 | 20 | 26 | Shower or two. |
Biloela | 🌧 | 13 | 26 | Possible shower. |
Yeppoon | 🌧 | 20 | 25 | Shower or two. |
Central Highlands and Coalfields
Region Forecast: Well, folks, it appears that our dear friend Mother Nature has decided to grace us with some cloudy skies today. There's a high chance of showers up north, so you might want to grab your umbrella if you're heading in that direction. As for the rest of us, the chances are more moderate. And hold onto your hats, because there's a possibility of a thunderstorm up in the northwest during the morning and afternoon. Sounds like a real electrifying experience, doesn't it? The winds will be coming from the east to northeast at a brisk 20 to 30 km/h, but don't worry, they'll calm down by the late evening. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a cozy 13 to 17 degrees, while daytime temperatures will reach the mid to high 20s. So grab your sweaters and sunscreen, folks, and get ready for a day of weather-related surprises!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Emerald | 🌧 | 17 | 27 | Shower or two. |
Clermont | 🌧 | 15 | 27 | Showers easing. |
Moranbah | 🌧 | 17 | 25 | Showers. |
Central West
Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is feeling a bit moody today. There's a moderate possibility of showers up in the northeast, and a slight chance of rain elsewhere. Don't be surprised if you hear some thunder rumbling in the morning and afternoon. Winds will be coming in from the east to northeast at speeds of 15 to 25 km/h, but they'll pick up to 25 to 35 km/h in the morning. Make sure to hold onto your hats! Temperatures will be dropping overnight to a cool 16 to 19 degrees, then climbing back up to a toasty 28 to 34 during the day. So, grab your umbrella and your sunscreen - you never know what kind of weather antics we'll see today!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Longreach | ⛅ | 19 | 33 | Partly cloudy. |
Barcaldine | ⛅ | 19 | 31 | Partly cloudy. |
Winton | ⛅ | 18 | 35 | Partly cloudy. |
North West
Region Forecast: Prepare for a day of sunshine with a side of breezy conditions. Winds will be playing musical chairs throughout the day, starting from the east and southeasterly, then moving to east and northeasterly, before finally settling back down to east and southeasterly in the afternoon. Overnight, temperatures will cool down to a balmy 20 degrees, while daytime temperatures will soar into the mid to high 30s. So, grab your sunscreen and stay hydrated as you bask in the glory of another scorching day ahead.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Mount Isa | ☀️ | 19 | 35 | Sunny. |
Channel Country
Region Forecast: Expect some sunshine today with a slim possibility of a shower in the southeast, particularly in the afternoon and evening. Don't hold your breath for rain anywhere else - it's basically a zero chance. There's a small chance of a thunderstorm in the east, so keep an eye out for any dramatic lightning shows. Winds will be coming at you from the east to northeast at a breezy 15 to 20 km/h, then switching things up to north to northeast at 25 to 35 km/h in the morning before settling back down to east to northeast at 15 to 20 km/h later on. Temperatures will be dropping overnight to around 20 degrees, with daytime temperatures soaring to a scorching 32 to 37 degrees. So, make sure to stay hydrated and keep cool - unless you enjoy feeling like a roasted marshmallow.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Birdsville | ☀️ | 19 | 37 | Sunny. |
Thargomindah | 🌧 | 20 | 32 | Possible storm. |
Maranoa and Warrego
Region Forecast: Prepare yourselves for a delightful mix of clouds and possible showers, with a moderate likelihood of precipitation in the later hours of the day. Don't be surprised if a thunderstorm decides to join the party. Winds will be blowing in from the north to northeast at a steady pace of 20 to 30 km/h, shifting to a gentler east to northeast direction of 15 to 20 km/h as the evening progresses. As night falls, temperatures will drop to a cozy range of 13 to 20 degrees, while daytime highs will peak at a balmy 30.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Charleville | ☁️ | 19 | 30 | Cloudy. |
Roma | 🌧 | 14 | 29 | Possible shower. |
St George | 🌧 | 16 | 27 | Shower or two. |
Cunnamulla | 🌧 | 20 | 29 | Shower or two. Possible storm. |
Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Region Forecast: Looks like we might see a few raindrops in the southwest, and maybe even a cheeky thunderstorm. Winds will be doing their thing, blowing northeasterly at 20 to 30 km/h before calming down in the afternoon. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a cool 9 to 14 degrees, while daytime temperatures will climb to the mid to high 20s. Don't forget your umbrella, just in case Mother Nature decides to have a little fun with us!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Dalby | ⛅ | 11 | 27 | Partly cloudy. |
Goondiwindi | 🌧 | 13 | 26 | Shower or two. |
Toowoomba | ⛅ | 11 | 22 | Partly cloudy. |
Warwick | ⛅ | 7 | 25 | Partly cloudy. |
Stanthorpe | 🌧 | 5 | 21 | Possible shower. |
Wide Bay and Burnett
Region Forecast: Expect some clouds today along with a decent possibility of showers, especially in the morning and afternoon. Winds will be playing musical chairs throughout the day, starting off from the east at 15 to 25 km/h before deciding to switch to the northeast at 15 to 20 km/h midday, and then eventually giving up and becoming light in the evening. Temperatures overnight will drop to a cozy 12 to 17 degrees, while daytime temperatures will climb to the mid to high 20s. So, prepare for a day of weather that can't make up its mind!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Bundaberg | 🌧 | 17 | 25 | Shower or two. |
Gympie | 🌧 | 15 | 25 | Shower or two. |
Hervey Bay | ⛅ | 17 | 25 | Partly cloudy. |
Kingaroy | 🌧 | 11 | 24 | Possible shower. |
Maryborough | 🌧 | 16 | 26 | Possible shower. |
Gayndah | 🌧 | 14 | 27 | Possible shower. |
Southeast Coast
Region Forecast: Expect some clouds hanging around with a slight possibility of a shower, especially in the morning and afternoon. Winds will start off light but will pick up to a northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h by midday, only to calm down again by evening. Temperatures will dip to a chilly 9 degrees overnight, but will warm up to the low to mid 20s during the day. So, grab your umbrella just in case, but don't expect a deluge.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Beaudesert | ⛅ | 10 | 25 | Partly cloudy. |
Brisbane | ⛅ | 15 | 25 | Partly cloudy. |
Gatton | ⛅ | 11 | 26 | Partly cloudy. |
Ipswich | ⛅ | 10 | 26 | Partly cloudy. |
Logan Central | ⛅ | 12 | 25 | Partly cloudy. |
Maroochydore | 🌧 | 16 | 24 | Possible shower. |
Redcliffe | ☁️ | 17 | 24 | Cloudy. |
Surfers Paradise | ⛅ | 13 | 24 | Partly cloudy. |
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