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National Synoptic Situation
Well, well, well, looks like we've got ourselves a trough stretching from northwestern into central Queensland. It seems like it's planning on sticking around for the next few days, so make sure you've got your snacks and Netflix queue ready. A cooler southeasterly wind change decided to crash the party in southeastern Queensland today, thanks to the trough. Meanwhile, a new ridge is strutting its stuff across western and southern Queensland, courtesy of a high pressure system in the Great Australian Bight. Keep an eye out for another trough that might swing by southeastern Queensland later in the week, possibly making a quick exit on Friday. Stay tuned, folks - the weather drama never ends!
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Monday, 21st October
Well, it appears that the central west is facing some rather elevated fire risks at the moment. So, you might want to think twice before lighting up that backyard bonfire or attempting to roast marshmallows on a windy day. It's a good time to be extra cautious and perhaps consider investing in a fire extinguisher or two, just in case things start to heat up a bit too much. Stay safe out there, folks!
Tuesday, 22nd October
Prepare yourselves, Queenslanders, for a sprinkle here and there in the east, Gulf Country, and Peninsula. Don't be surprised if you hear a rumble of thunder in the Wide Bay. As for the rest of the state, expect mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will be higher than usual, especially in the western and southern interior. So grab your sunscreen and stay hydrated, because it's going to be a scorcher out there!
Wednesday, 23rd October
Prepare yourselves for some isolated showers along the coast, which is just Mother Nature's way of reminding us that she's always in charge. Inland, we can expect mostly sunny skies, perfect for those sunbathing sessions. The temperatures are also feeling a bit rebellious, deciding to be above average throughout most of the state. Down south near Townsville, the daytime temperatures are especially feeling themselves, trending well above average. Just another day in paradise, folks!
Thursday, 24th October
Prepare yourself for some questionable weather patterns in eastern Queensland, the Gulf Country, and the Peninsula with a sprinkle of isolated showers. Don't be surprised if you hear some thunder rumbling in southeastern and central Queensland - it's just Mother Nature showing off her skills. Expect mostly sunny conditions everywhere else, because apparently, she's feeling generous today. Temperatures are expected to be on the warmer side, with some areas even reaching well above average. So if you're south of Townsville or hanging out in the southeast, you might want to pack some extra sunscreen - it's going to be a scorcher. Mother Nature really knows how to turn up the heat, doesn't she?
Region Round-up
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Region Forecast: Get ready for another day of mostly sunny skies, with a touch of east to northeasterly winds at 15 to 20 km/h. Don't worry, these winds will lighten up before dawn, only to pick up again in the morning at 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures will dip down to a cool 17 to 21 degrees, while daytime temperatures will soar to a toasty 29 to 35 degrees. Mother nature sure knows how to keep us on our toes!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Cairns | ⛅ | 21 | 32 | Mostly sunny. |
Atherton | ⛅ | 16 | 29 | Partly cloudy. |
Cooktown | ⛅ | 23 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Innisfail | ⛅ | 19 | 30 | Partly cloudy. |
Mareeba | ⛅ | 17 | 32 | Mostly sunny. |
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Region Forecast: Get ready for a morning of mostly sunny skies, perfect for those wanting to soak up some Vitamin D. However, don't get too comfortable because Mother Nature may throw a curveball in the form of a thunderstorm inland later in the day. Winds will start off as northeasterly at a leisurely 15 to 20 km/h before deciding to kick it up a notch in the morning, reaching speeds of 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures will drop to a somewhat bearable 18 to 22 degrees, while daytime temperatures will soar to a scorching 30 to 36 degrees. So, grab your sunscreen and umbrellas, folks, and prepare for a weather rollercoaster ride!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Townsville | ⛅ | 23 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Ayr | ⛅ | 20 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Ingham | ⛅ | 20 | 32 | Partly cloudy. |
Central Coast and Whitsundays
Region Forecast: Well, it seems like Mother Nature may be feeling a bit indecisive today. There's a slight chance of a shower, but don't worry, it's most likely to happen in the late morning and afternoon. And if you're really lucky, you might even get to experience a thunderstorm inland. As for the winds, they'll start off light but will pick up to a breezy east to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. So hold onto your hats, folks! And when it comes to temperatures, it looks like we'll be experiencing a bit of a rollercoaster. Overnight, it'll cool down to between 18 and 21 degrees, but during the day, get ready for some heat with temperatures reaching 28 to 34 degrees. So, grab your sunscreen and stay hydrated out there!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Mackay | ⛅ | 21 | 30 | Partly cloudy. |
Bowen | ⛅ | 21 | 30 | Mostly sunny. |
Peninsula
Region Forecast: Get ready to bask in the glory of the sun, my dear weather enthusiasts. Expect some gentle breezes from the east to northeast, starting at a leisurely 15-20 km/h before dawn, then picking up to a slightly more enthusiastic 15-25 km/h in the morning. Overnight, temperatures will cool down to a pleasant 19-22 degrees, while daytime temperatures will soar to a toasty 33-40 degrees. Mother Nature is really turning up the heat today, so make sure you've got your sunscreen and a cold drink handy!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Weipa | ☀️ | 20 | 37 | Sunny. |
Coen | ☀️ | 21 | 32 | Sunny. |
Palmerville | ⛅ | 19 | 39 | Mostly sunny. |
Thursday Island | ⛅ | 25 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Gulf Country
Region Forecast: There's a slight possibility of a thunderstorm gracing the south coast in the A.M., but fear not, as the afternoon promises to be bathed in glorious sunshine. Wind patterns are set to shift from light breezes to a more northerly direction, reaching speeds of 15 to 25 km/h before calming down in the evening. Night owls can expect temperatures to drop to the low to mid 20s, while daytime highs will soar to a scorching 40 degrees. Time to break out the sunscreen and ice packs, my friends!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Normanton | ⛅ | 26 | 37 | Partly cloudy. |
Burketown | ☀️ | 24 | 39 | Sunny. |
Doomadgee | ☀️ | 24 | 42 | Sunny. |
Kowanyama | ☀️ | 23 | 38 | Sunny. |
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders
Region Forecast: Ah, another day in paradise! Expect a delightful mix of sun and thunderstorms later on, particularly in the southeast. Winds will have a bit of an identity crisis, starting off as southerly before switching to northwest to northeasterly, and eventually settling on northeasterly. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a balmy 19-23 degrees, while daytime highs will reach a scorching 36-41 degrees. Don't forget your sunscreen and umbrella, folks!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Charters Towers | ☀️ | 18 | 35 | Sunny. |
Georgetown | ☀️ | 23 | 39 | Sunny. |
Capricornia
Region Forecast: The skies will be playing peek-a-boo with some clouds today, possibly shedding a tear or two in the late morning and afternoon. The winds will be doing a little dance, starting off from the east at 15 to 20 km/h and then switching to the northeast at 15 to 25 km/h. As the night falls, temperatures will be dropping to a cool 14 to 20 degrees, with daytime temperatures peaking at a toasty 28 to 33 degrees. So, grab your sunscreen and your umbrella, because today's weather is feeling a bit indecisive.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Gladstone | ⛅ | 20 | 28 | Mostly sunny. |
Rockhampton | ⛅ | 21 | 30 | Partly cloudy. |
Biloela | ⛅ | 15 | 33 | Partly cloudy. |
Yeppoon | ⛅ | 21 | 27 | Cloud clearing. |
Central Highlands and Coalfields
Region Forecast: There will be a sprinkle of showers, potentially in the afternoon and evening, with a slight possibility of a thunderstorm. Winds will be shifting from east to northeast at a leisurely pace of 15 to 20 km/h, later becoming light before dawn and then picking up to 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Temperatures at night will drop to a cool 15 to 20 degrees, while daytime temperatures will climb to a toasty low to mid 30s. So grab your umbrella and sunscreen, because it's shaping up to be a day of mixed weather patterns.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Emerald | ⛅ | 19 | 34 | Partly cloudy. |
Clermont | ⛅ | 19 | 34 | Mostly sunny. |
Moranbah | ⛅ | 19 | 34 | Partly cloudy. |
Central West
Region Forecast: Another glorious day ahead, with a sprinkle of excitement in the form of a thunderstorm possible east of Longreach later on. Winds will be doing a bit of a dance, starting from the south to southeasterly direction before switching to northeast to southeasterly, and finally settling on southeast to southwesterly. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a comfortable 19-22 degrees, while daytime will bring a toasty 36-41 degrees. So, grab your sunscreen and keep an eye out for those thunderclouds!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Longreach | ☀️ | 22 | 40 | Sunny. |
Barcaldine | ☀️ | 23 | 38 | Sunny. |
Winton | ☀️ | 21 | 41 | Sunny. |
North West
Region Forecast: Get ready to feel the wrath of the sun as it shines down upon us today. Winds will be playing a little game of hide and seek, starting from the south then shifting to the southeast before eventually settling in from the south again. Temperatures will be soaring to a scorching 40 degrees, so make sure to stay hydrated and lather on that sunscreen. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a slightly cooler 18 to 22 degrees, giving us a brief reprieve from the heat.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Mount Isa | ☀️ | 19 | 39 | Sunny. |
Channel Country
Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is bringing us another day of sunshine and warm temperatures. Get ready to feel the southeasterly winds blowing at 15 to 25 km/h, gradually shifting to a stronger south to southeasterly breeze of 20 to 30 km/h in the morning. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a balmy 17 to 20 degrees, while daytime highs will soar into the mid to high 30s. It's a scorcher out there, folks!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Birdsville | ☀️ | 19 | 37 | Sunny. |
Thargomindah | ☀️ | 18 | 35 | Sunny. |
Maranoa and Warrego
Region Forecast: Prepare your sunglasses for a dazzling morning, perhaps too dazzling as a thunderstorm may crash the party up north later on. Winds will be playing musical chairs, starting from the east and southeasterly, then deciding to take a break in the middle of the day before picking up speed again in the early afternoon. Temperatures will be doing some gymnastics, dropping down to between 14 and 19 overnight but reaching the low to mid 30s during the day. So, grab your sunscreen and umbrella, because this weather is about as predictable as a toddler on a sugar rush.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Charleville | ☀️ | 17 | 36 | Sunny. |
Roma | ⛅ | 15 | 33 | Mostly sunny. |
St George | ☀️ | 16 | 33 | Sunny. |
Cunnamulla | ☀️ | 18 | 34 | Sunny. |
Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Region Forecast: Get ready for another day of mostly sunny skies, with light winds that will eventually shift to the south to southwesterly direction in the early afternoon. By evening, you can expect a change to southeasterly winds. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a comfortable 12 to 16 degrees, while daytime temperatures will soar to around 30 degrees. Mother nature is really spoiling us with this one!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Dalby | ⛅ | 14 | 31 | Partly cloudy. |
Goondiwindi | ⛅ | 15 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Toowoomba | ⛅ | 14 | 26 | Mostly sunny. |
Warwick | ⛅ | 12 | 29 | Mostly sunny. |
Stanthorpe | ⛅ | 9 | 25 | Mostly sunny. |
Wide Bay and Burnett
Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is feeling a bit indecisive today, with a mix of clouds and a slight chance of rain. Winds will be playing a game of musical chairs, starting from the northeast and ending up in the northeast by the evening. Temperatures will be dropping overnight, so make sure to grab an extra blanket. Daytime temperatures will be reaching for the stars, ranging from 27 to 32 degrees. So, get ready for a rollercoaster of weather!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Bundaberg | ⛅ | 17 | 29 | Partly cloudy. |
Gympie | 🌧 | 16 | 28 | Possible shower. |
Hervey Bay | 🌧 | 18 | 26 | Possible shower. |
Kingaroy | ⛅ | 13 | 28 | Partly cloudy. |
Maryborough | 🌧 | 16 | 27 | Shower or two clearing. |
Gayndah | ⛅ | 15 | 31 | Partly cloudy. |
Southeast Coast
Region Forecast: Prepare yourself for mostly sunny skies today, with a small possibility of a shower up north - but let's be real, it's pretty much not going to happen anywhere else. You can expect some breezy conditions with winds coming from the south to southeasterly at a moderate 15 to 20 km/h, switching it up to northeast to southeasterly in the afternoon before finally giving up and becoming light in the evening. As the day turns to night, temperatures will drop to a cool 13 to 17 degrees, so make sure to grab a blanket if you're planning on stargazing. Daytime temperatures will be a bit more hospitable, reaching the mid to high 20s - perfect for a leisurely afternoon picnic or a spontaneous sunbathing session.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Beaudesert | ⛅ | 14 | 29 | Mostly sunny. |
Brisbane | ⛅ | 17 | 28 | Mostly sunny. |
Gatton | ⛅ | 15 | 31 | Partly cloudy. |
Ipswich | ⛅ | 14 | 30 | Partly cloudy. |
Logan Central | ⛅ | 15 | 28 | Mostly sunny. |
Maroochydore | ⛅ | 17 | 25 | Partly cloudy. |
Redcliffe | ⛅ | 17 | 25 | Mostly sunny. |
Surfers Paradise | ☀️ | 15 | 26 | Sunny. |
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