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National Synoptic Situation
It appears that a rather dramatic trough is making its way across Queensland, extending all the way from the northwest to the central and southern interior. This trough is expected to deepen and head east on Thursday, eventually making its grand exit off the east coast by Friday. Meanwhile, a high pressure system will be crossing southern Australia on Thursday, leaving behind a ridge in its wake over the state. Keep an eye out for a low pressure system brewing in the Tasman Sea on Friday, which will then saunter eastward over the weekend. By Saturday, the high pressure system will have made its way to the Tasman Sea and will continue its leisurely eastward journey over the next few days. And just when you thought things might calm down, a new trough is predicted to pop up over western, central, and southern Queensland on Sunday, before making its way east on Monday and gradually losing its oomph by Tuesday. All the while, a new high pressure system will be crossing the Great Australian Bight. So, in summary, it looks like we've got quite the weather rollercoaster ahead of us!
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Temperature and Rainfall Forecast - Access-G
Thursday, 24th October
Watch out! The fire danger ratings are soaring in inland districts and the Capricornia District. Keep an eye out for any potential flames and take necessary precautions to avoid turning your surroundings into a scene from a disaster movie. Stay safe out there!
Friday, 25th October
Prepare your umbrellas and lightning rods, as there will be isolated showers in eastern Queensland, along with the Gulf Country District, the western Peninsula District, and the far northern interior. Thunderstorms may make an appearance in the Gulf Country District and certain parts of the northern interior, central, and southeastern Queensland. In other areas, the sun will shine brightly. Expect below-average maximum temperatures in the southwest, but above-average temperatures everywhere else.
Saturday, 26th October
Prepare your umbrellas, folks, as eastern Queensland and the Gulf Country District are in for some isolated showers. In the southeast, showers will be scattered at times, while central and northern inland Queensland may experience thunderstorms. The rest of the state can expect mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will be near average in the southeast and far southwest, but above average elsewhere. Keep cool in the Peninsula District, where heatwave conditions are expected. Mother Nature is certainly keeping us on our toes!
Sunday, 27th October
Prepare yourselves for a smattering of isolated showers along the east coast, much of central and southern Queensland, as well as the Gulf Country and the Peninsula Districts. These showers may decide to spread out a bit at times in central and southern Queensland east of Charleville. Don't be surprised if a thunderstorm or two decides to join the party in central and southern Queensland. The rest of us can expect mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will be feeling pretty standard in the southeast and near the coast, but above average elsewhere. Brace yourselves for some serious heatwave conditions in parts of the Peninsula and Gulf Country Districts. Stay cool, my friends.
Region Round-up - BOM
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Region Forecast: Get ready for a mostly sunny day with a slight chance of a shower inland - though you'll have better luck finding a unicorn elsewhere. Winds will be northeast to southeasterly at a leisurely 15 to 20 km/h before dawn, then they'll pick up to east to northeasterly at a breezier 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures will range from 17 to 22, while daytime temperatures will soar to a toasty 30 to 36. So grab your sunscreen and prepare to melt like a popsicle in the sun!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Cairns | ⛅ | 22 | 33 | Mostly sunny. |
Atherton | ⛅ | 17 | 31 | Partly cloudy. |
Cooktown | ⛅ | 24 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Innisfail | ⛅ | 20 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Mareeba | ⛅ | 19 | 34 | Mostly sunny. |
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Region Forecast: Expect a sun-drenched day with a tiny sprinkle of rain possible up north, but don't hold your breath anywhere else. Winds will be doing their thing from the north to northeast at a speed of 15 to 20 km/h, taking a breather before sunrise and then picking up the pace to 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Temperatures will cool down overnight to a cozy 19 to 22 degrees, only to shoot back up during the day to a toasty 31 to 37 degrees. So, pack your sunscreen and keep an eye out for those sneaky showers up north!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Townsville | ⛅ | 23 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Ayr | ☀️ | 20 | 32 | Sunny. |
Ingham | ☀️ | 20 | 34 | Sunny. |
Central Coast and Whitsundays
Region Forecast: Prepare your sunscreen and water bottles, folks, because we're in for a mostly sunny day! There's a teensy-weensy chance of a shower down south in the evening, but the rest of us can rest easy with near zero chance of rain. Expect those northerly winds to blow at 15 to 25 km/h, but don't worry, they'll calm down by late evening. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a cool 19 degrees, while daytime temperatures will reach the pleasant low to mid 30s. Mother Nature is feeling generous today, so make the most of it!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Mackay | ☀️ | 21 | 31 | Sunny. |
Bowen | ⛅ | 21 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Peninsula
Region Forecast: Well, it seems like Mother Nature might be feeling a bit indecisive today. We've got a mix of sunshine and a slight chance of a shower, just to keep things interesting. The winds will be playing a little game of musical chairs, starting off light and then deciding to pick up speed as the day goes on. As for temperatures, we'll be experiencing a classic case of hot during the day and slightly less hot at night. So, make sure to pack your sunscreen and maybe a light jacket for the evening. Overall, it's shaping up to be a day where you might want to keep an eye on the sky and be prepared for a little bit of everything. But hey, that's just life with Mother Nature, always keeping us on our toes!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Weipa | 🌧 | 21 | 38 | Possible shower developing. |
Coen | ⛅ | 22 | 34 | Mostly sunny. |
Palmerville | ⛅ | 20 | 38 | Partly cloudy. |
Thursday Island | ⛅ | 26 | 32 | Mostly sunny. |
Gulf Country
Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is feeling a bit indecisive today. We've got a mix of clouds, a slight chance of rain, and even the possibility of a thunderstorm. Winds will be all over the place, starting in the northwest and ending up in the north to northwesterly direction by the evening. Overnight, temperatures will drop to the low to mid 20s, so you might want to bring out an extra blanket. During the day, temperatures will soar to 36 to 41 degrees, so be prepared to sweat it out. It's like a rollercoaster ride of weather conditions out there today. Enjoy the ride!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Normanton | 🌧 | 26 | 35 | Shower or two clearing. |
Burketown | ⛅ | 26 | 37 | Partly cloudy. |
Doomadgee | ⛅ | 26 | 42 | Partly cloudy. |
Kowanyama | ⛅ | 25 | 37 | Partly cloudy. |
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders
Region Forecast: Expect some clouds to block out the sun, with a slim possibility of rain in the afternoon and evening. There's also a slight chance of a thunderstorm creeping in late morning. Winds will be all over the place, starting from the northwest then swinging around to the northeast, and finally settling back in the northwest by the end of the day. Temperatures will be dropping to a mild 20 to 25 overnight, but don't get too comfortable because it's going to heat up to a scorching 35 to 42 during the day. So, grab your sunscreen and a sturdy umbrella, because you never know what's coming your way.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Charters Towers | ⛅ | 19 | 36 | Mostly sunny. |
Georgetown | ⛅ | 23 | 37 | Partly cloudy. |
Capricornia
Region Forecast: Looks like we've got a classic case of sunshine and showers on our hands today. There's a high chance of rain down south, so make sure to pack your umbrella if you're heading that way. And don't forget, there's a medium chance of showers elsewhere too. But wait, there's more! We might even be treated to a thunderstorm later in the morning, and it could be a real doozy. So buckle up and hold onto your hats, because those northerly winds are blowing at 20 to 30 km/h. As for temperatures, it's going to be a bit of a rollercoaster. Overnight, we're looking at a cool 16 to 21 degrees, but come daytime, it's going to heat up to a balmy 30 to 35. So make sure to dress in layers, folks. You never know what Mother Nature has up her sleeve.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Gladstone | 🌧 | 21 | 31 | Showers increasing. |
Rockhampton | 🌧 | 20 | 35 | Shower or two. |
Biloela | 🌧 | 16 | 35 | Showers. Possible storm. |
Yeppoon | 🌧 | 21 | 31 | Sunny day. Late shower or two. |
Central Highlands and Coalfields
Region Forecast: Expect some clouds with a sprinkle or two likely in the southeast and maybe elsewhere. There's a possibility of a thunderstorm, possibly a big one. Winds will be doing their thing, shifting from north to northwesterly at 15 to 25 km/h before calming down at night. Temperatures will drop overnight to a pleasant 18 to 21 degrees, but brace yourself for a toasty mid to high 30s during the day. Stay cool, folks!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Emerald | 🌧 | 21 | 37 | Shower or two. Possible storm. |
Clermont | 🌧 | 20 | 36 | Showers. Possible late storm. |
Moranbah | 🌧 | 19 | 36 | Sunny day. Possible shower. |
Central West
Region Forecast: Get ready for a classic Aussie summer day, with a slight chance of a shower up north and a near-zero chance of rain anywhere else. You might even get treated to a thunderstorm in the late morning - Mother Nature's way of keeping things interesting. Winds will be all over the place, starting in the southeast before doing a little dance to the southwesterly side and then ending up south to southwesterly by midday. Overnight, temperatures will drop to the low to mid 20s, so you might want to crack open a window or two. Daytime temperatures will be scorching, reaching a toasty 37 to 42 degrees. Enjoy the sunshine, or hide in the shade - the choice is yours!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Longreach | ⛅ | 26 | 41 | Partly cloudy. |
Barcaldine | 🌧 | 26 | 39 | Possible storm. |
Winton | ☀️ | 24 | 43 | Sunny. |
North West
Region Forecast: Get ready to fry like an egg in a scorching hot day. Expect sunny skies with winds blowing from the south to southeasterly at 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight, temperatures will cool down to the low 20s, but don't get too comfortable because daytime temperatures will soar to the low 40s. So, slap on some sunscreen and stay hydrated, unless you want to be cooked to a crisp!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Mount Isa | ☀️ | 20 | 42 | Sunny. |
Channel Country
Region Forecast: Prepare for a day of sunshine with a side of strong southerly winds, gradually easing off as the evening approaches. Temperatures will drop overnight to the low to mid 20s, only to climb back up to a scorching 32 to 40 degrees during the day. So, grab your sunscreen and hold onto your hats, it's going to be a wild ride!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Birdsville | ☀️ | 25 | 35 | Sunny. |
Thargomindah | 🌩 | 24 | 34 | Becoming windy. Mostly sunny. |
Maranoa and Warrego
Region Forecast: Looks like we may have some clouds floating around today, with a tiny chance of a shower up in the northeast. But don't get your hopes up for rain anywhere else - it's pretty much a big fat zero percent chance. There's also a slight chance of a thunderstorm popping up later on. Winds will be light in the morning, then picking up to a brisk 30 to 45 km/h by midday. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a balmy 16 to 22 degrees, while during the day, we're looking at highs in the mid to high 30s. So grab your sunscreen and a fan, it's going to be a toasty one out there!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Charleville | ⛅ | 20 | 37 | Partly cloudy. |
Roma | ⛅ | 16 | 37 | Partly cloudy. |
St George | ⛅ | 16 | 36 | Partly cloudy. |
Cunnamulla | 🌩 | 22 | 35 | Becoming windy. Partly cloudy. |
Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Region Forecast: Expect a mix of sun and clouds, with a side of fog in the far east for breakfast. Showers may make an appearance in the east, while the rest of the area might just get a sprinkle. Thunderstorms are on the menu for later in the morning, with the possibility of some drama. Winds will start off light but will pick up speed as the day goes on, so hold onto your hats. Temperatures will drop overnight but will be serving up some scorching heat during the day. So, if you're planning on stepping out, be sure to dress accordingly!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Dalby | 🌧 | 15 | 35 | Shower or two developing. |
Goondiwindi | ⛅ | 16 | 36 | Partly cloudy. |
Toowoomba | 🌧 | 16 | 31 | Shower or two. |
Warwick | 🌧 | 13 | 32 | Late shower or two. |
Stanthorpe | 🌧 | 11 | 29 | Shower or two. |
Wide Bay and Burnett
Region Forecast: Expect some clouds in the sky today, with a good chance of rain in the afternoon and evening. There's even a slight possibility of a thunderstorm - so grab your umbrella and rubber boots just in case! Winds will start off gentle but may pick up to a brisk north to northwesterly breeze by mid-morning. Don't forget to pack an extra layer for tonight, as temperatures will drop to a cool 15 to 20 degrees. Daytime highs will reach the low to mid 30s, so you might want to keep your sunscreen handy too. Just another thrilling day in the unpredictable world of weather!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Bundaberg | 🌧 | 20 | 31 | Showers increasing. |
Gympie | 🌧 | 18 | 34 | Shower or two. |
Hervey Bay | 🌧 | 21 | 28 | Sunny day. Shower or two. |
Kingaroy | 🌧 | 14 | 32 | Shower or two. Possible storm. |
Maryborough | 🌧 | 19 | 32 | Shower or two. |
Gayndah | 🌧 | 17 | 35 | Showers. Possible storm. |
Southeast Coast
Region Forecast: Prepare yourselves for a day of unpredictable weather. There may be a touch of fog in the morning down south, followed by a moderate possibility of showers later on, possibly even a thunderstorm. The winds will be all over the place, starting from the northwest to northeasterly at 15 to 20 km/h, then calming down in the evening before shifting to the north to northwesterly at 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Temperatures will drop overnight to between 15 and 19 degrees, while daytime temperatures will soar to a sweltering 30 to 35 degrees. So, grab your umbrella and sunscreen, and brace yourselves for whatever Mother Nature throws your way!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Beaudesert | 🌧 | 17 | 33 | Shower or two. |
Brisbane | 🌧 | 19 | 32 | Possible shower. |
Gatton | 🌧 | 16 | 36 | Shower or two. |
Ipswich | 🌧 | 16 | 35 | Shower or two. |
Logan Central | 🌧 | 18 | 32 | Possible shower. |
Maroochydore | 🌧 | 19 | 32 | Possible late shower. |
Redcliffe | 🌧 | 19 | 29 | Possible shower. |
Surfers Paradise | 🌧 | 18 | 30 | Possible late shower. |
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