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National Synoptic Situation
Prepare yourselves for some weather shenanigans, my fellow Queenslanders! A ridge in the east is losing its mojo and skedaddling to the northeast, while a high in the Coral Sea is doing its own little dance to the east. A trough is making its way across the southern interior, taking its sweet time through inland central and southeast Queensland. And just when you thought it couldn't get any more exciting, a fancy trough is coming to town next week, bringing with it a whole lot of shower and thunderstorm action. Oh, and let's not forget about that high coming from The Bight, ready to flex its muscles and strengthen that ridge across our state. So buckle up, folks, it's going to be a wild ride!
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Sunday, 6th October
Well isn't the North West just feeling a bit high today? Looks like it's reaching for the stars in terms of temperature. So grab your sunglasses and sunscreen, because it's going to be a scorcher up there. Time to break out the summer wardrobe and embrace the heat wave with open arms. Stay cool, North West, you're in for a toasty day ahead.
Monday, 7th October
Prepare yourselves for a smorgasbord of weather delights across our beloved state of Queensland. Brace yourselves for isolated showers and potential thunderstorms in certain regions, specifically central and southeast Queensland south of Springsure to Gladstone and east of Blackall to Warwick. Keep an eye out for scattered showers about the northeast tropical coast north of Ingham, with a tendency to increase north of Coen. As for the rest of the state, expect mostly sunny skies to grace our presence. Temperatures will be playing a game of extremes, with maximum temperatures soaring well above average in southeast, central, and northwest Queensland. Don't be surprised if you find yourself sweating buckets in these regions. However, fear not, for the northern Peninsula will be spared from the heat, enjoying temperatures that remain within the realm of normalcy. On the flip side, minimum temperatures will be taking a dip in far southwest, central east, and northeastern Queensland, with a slight uptick in temperatures elsewhere. So, grab your jackets and prepare for a chilly night ahead in these cooler regions. Stay weather-wise, my friends.
Tuesday, 8th October
Looks like Queensland's weather is feeling a bit moody today, with scattered showers and thunderstorms causing some drama in central and southeastern areas. There's even a chance of severe thunderstorms in the southeast, but we can't say for sure when or where they'll strike - it's like trying to predict a toddler's tantrum. Up north, the tropical east coast is also getting in on the action with some isolated showers, which may get a bit more rowdy at times near Port Douglas and the northern Peninsula. But fear not, sunshine lovers, as the rest of the state will mostly be basking in sunny skies. Temperatures are doing their own thing too, with most areas experiencing above or well above average max temps - apart from the northern Peninsula, who seem to be the rebels in this weather game. Meanwhile, min temps are hanging around average or slightly above, except for the northeastern interior and Gulf Country where they're feeling a bit chilly - relatively speaking, of course. So, grab your umbrella and your sunscreen, Queenslanders, and brace yourselves for a day of weather that's as unpredictable as a reality TV show finale. Stay safe out there!
Wednesday, 9th October
Looks like there might be a bit of wet weather in central and southeast Queensland today, with some scattered showers and thunderstorms popping up. There's even a chance of some severe thunderstorms, but it's all a bit up in the air at this stage - literally, because it's weather we're talking about. The northeast tropical coast might see some isolated showers turning into scattered showers, while inland areas could just get a few isolated showers. The west, on the other hand, can expect mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will be a mixed bag, with the southeast feeling a bit cooler than usual, while the Central West and the north might be feeling a tad toasty. So grab your brolly if you're in the southeast, but maybe leave it at home if you're out west. And remember, weather forecasting is as much of a guessing game as it is a science, so take it all with a grain of salt - preferably not the kind that melts in the rain.
Region Round-up
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Region Forecast: Expect a generous dose of sunshine today, with winds coming from the east at a brisk 20 to 30 km/h. As night falls, temperatures will dip to a cool 13 to 19 degrees, before climbing back up to a toasty 27 to 33 degrees during the day. So be prepared for some heat, because the weather gods have spoken.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Cairns | ⛅ | 19 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Atherton | ⛅ | 14 | 27 | Mostly sunny. |
Cooktown | ⛅ | 23 | 30 | Partly cloudy. |
Innisfail | ⛅ | 18 | 29 | Partly cloudy. |
Mareeba | ⛅ | 15 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Region Forecast: Get ready to bask in the glory of the blazing sun today. The gentle winds will play a little game of musical chairs, starting as a light breeze and then deciding to switch to a northeasterly direction at speeds of 15 to 25 km/h. By the late evening, these winds will calm down and become as light as a feather. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a somewhat bearable 14 to 18 degrees, while during the day, you can expect to feel the heat with temperatures soaring between 29 and 35 degrees. So, grab your sunscreen and shades because you're in for a toasty day!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Townsville | ☀️ | 20 | 30 | Sunny. |
Ayr | ☀️ | 17 | 30 | Sunny. |
Ingham | ☀️ | 17 | 31 | Sunny. |
Central Coast and Whitsundays
Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is feeling pretty indecisive today. We've got some light winds playing peekaboo, first from the northeast then disappearing altogether by the evening. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a cozy 14-17 degrees, while daytime highs will have you sweating bullets at 29-35 degrees. So, get ready to experience a rollercoaster of weather emotions, folks!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Mackay | ☀️ | 17 | 29 | Sunny. |
Bowen | ☀️ | 18 | 29 | Sunny. |
Peninsula
Region Forecast: Looks like we've got a classic case of the sun playing favorites today. There's a slim chance of a shower throwing some shade near the east coast, but don't hold your breath for it anywhere else. The winds are going to be doing their little dance, starting off easterly at a leisurely 15 to 20 km/h, then taking a nap before kicking it up to 20 to 30 km/h in the morning. Overnight, temperatures will be dropping to a cool 16 to 22 degrees, while the daytime is going to be turning up the heat, with highs of 32 to a scorching 39 degrees. So, grab your sunscreen and your umbrella (just in case) and get ready to weather the weather!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Weipa | ⛅ | 21 | 37 | Mostly sunny. |
Coen | ⛅ | 22 | 31 | Partly cloudy. |
Palmerville | ☀️ | 16 | 38 | Sunny. |
Thursday Island | ⛅ | 25 | 31 | Partly cloudy. |
Gulf Country
Region Forecast: Get ready for another day of mostly sunny weather, with a slight chance of fog in the west during the early morning - because who doesn't love a little mystery to start the day? There's also a slight chance of a shower near the Northern Territory border later on, just to keep things interesting. Don't worry about rain ruining your plans though, as there's a near zero chance of it anywhere else. Unless you're in the west, where there's a chance of a thunderstorm in the late morning and afternoon. But hey, who doesn't love a bit of drama in their forecast? Winds will be coming in from the northeast to southeasterly at 15 to 25 km/h, before calming down in the evening and then picking back up again at 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Overnight temperatures will drop to a balmy 19 to 23 degrees, while daytime temperatures will be reaching the high 30s - so make sure to pack your sunscreen and stay hydrated.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Normanton | ☀️ | 22 | 39 | Sunny. |
Burketown | ⛅ | 20 | 35 | Partly cloudy. |
Doomadgee | ⛅ | 21 | 38 | Partly cloudy. |
Kowanyama | ☀️ | 20 | 37 | Sunny. |
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders
Region Forecast: Prepare for a delightful blend of sunshine and breezy conditions as the winds shift in various directions throughout the day. Temperatures will drop overnight to a comfortable range of 14 to 21 degrees, only to soar to a toasty 34 to 39 degrees during the day. So, brace yourselves for a day of fluctuating weather patterns and bring out the sunscreen!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Charters Towers | ☀️ | 15 | 35 | Sunny. |
Georgetown | ☀️ | 17 | 39 | Sunny. |
Capricornia
Region Forecast: Well, brace yourselves for a potential thunderstorm brewing in the southwest later on. Expect light winds in the morning, shifting to a more northerly direction by the afternoon. Temperatures will dip to a cool 12 to 17 degrees overnight, with daytime highs ranging from 29 to 34 degrees. So, grab your umbrellas and prepare for some electrifying weather!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Gladstone | ☀️ | 17 | 30 | Sunny. |
Rockhampton | ☀️ | 16 | 33 | Sunny. |
Biloela | ⛅ | 12 | 34 | Mostly sunny. |
Yeppoon | ☀️ | 17 | 28 | Sunny. |
Central Highlands and Coalfields
Region Forecast: Well, it seems like Mother Nature is feeling a bit indecisive today. There's a slight chance of a shower near the Carnarvon Ranges, but don't get your hopes up for any rain elsewhere - it's pretty much a zero chance. And just to keep things interesting, there's a chance of a thunderstorm in the south this afternoon and evening. The winds will be doing their own little dance, starting off northerly before becoming light and then switching to north to northeasterly. So if you're feeling a bit dizzy, blame it on the wind. Overnight temperatures will cool down to a pleasant 14 to 17 degrees, while daytime temperatures will be reaching the low to mid 30s. So make sure to pack your sunscreen and a hat, because it looks like it's going to be a scorcher out there.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Emerald | ☀️ | 16 | 35 | Sunny. |
Clermont | ☀️ | 15 | 35 | Sunny. |
Moranbah | ☀️ | 14 | 36 | Sunny. |
Central West
Region Forecast: Well, well, well, looks like Mother Nature is feeling a bit moody today. Expect a sunny morning, followed by a potential thunderstorm in the southeast later on. Winds will be all over the place, starting from the northwest to northeasterly and then doing a little dance to end up southeast to southwesterly. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a balmy 17-21 degrees, while daytime highs will reach the mid to high 30s. So, grab your umbrella and your sunscreen, because it's going to be a wild ride!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Longreach | ☀️ | 21 | 38 | Sunny. |
Barcaldine | ⛅ | 22 | 37 | Mostly sunny. |
Winton | ☀️ | 21 | 39 | Sunny. |
North West
Region Forecast: Looks like we've got a classic mix of sunshine and potential rain showers on the horizon. There's a slight chance of a shower up in the northwest, but don't hold your breath for any relief elsewhere. And hey, who doesn't love a good thunderstorm to spice things up a bit? We'll start off with some light winds in the morning, but they'll pick up to a breezy 20 to 30 km/h by midday. Then they'll calm down to a more manageable 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon. Overnight, temperatures will drop down to the low 20s, so you might want to crack a window for some cool air. But don't get too comfortable, because daytime temperatures will be soaring into the high 30s. Looks like it's time to break out the sunscreen and ice packs!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Mount Isa | ⛅ | 20 | 37 | Partly cloudy. |
Channel Country
Region Forecast: Well well, it seems we're in for a bit of a rollercoaster ride weather-wise today. We'll start off with some lovely sunshine in the morning, but don't get too comfortable because there's a chance of a thunderstorm lurking near the Northern Territory border later in the day. Our winds will be playing games with us, starting from the south to southeasterly at 20 to 30 km/h but then switching to south to southwesterly at 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon. Just when you think you've got it all figured out, they'll go back to south to southeasterly in the evening. As for temperatures, overnight we're looking at a cool 16 to 20 degrees, while during the day it's going to heat up to a toasty 31 to 37 degrees. So make sure to pack your sunscreen and your umbrella, because you never know what this weather has in store for us next!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Birdsville | ☀️ | 17 | 34 | Sunny. |
Thargomindah | ☀️ | 16 | 32 | Sunny. |
Maranoa and Warrego
Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is feeling a bit unpredictable today, folks! We've got some sunshine to start off the day, but don't get too comfortable because there's a chance of a thunderstorm rolling in later on in the northeast. The winds will start off light, but then they'll pick up to a southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h by midday, only to calm down again in the evening. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a mild 13 to 17 degrees, but during the day, we'll be reaching the low to mid 30s. So, make sure you've got your umbrella and sunscreen handy, because it's going to be a wild ride out there!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Charleville | ☀️ | 16 | 34 | Sunny. |
Roma | ⛅ | 15 | 35 | Mostly sunny. |
St George | ☀️ | 13 | 33 | Sunny. |
Cunnamulla | ☀️ | 15 | 32 | Sunny. |
Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is feeling a bit moody today, with a chance of thunderstorms up north later on. Winds will be doing a bit of a dance, starting from the north and then shifting to the northwest and southwesterly. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a cool 12 to 16 degrees, but during the day, get ready for some heat with temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s. Time to pack your umbrella and sunscreen, folks!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Dalby | ⛅ | 15 | 33 | Partly cloudy. |
Goondiwindi | ☀️ | 13 | 33 | Sunny. |
Toowoomba | ⛅ | 17 | 30 | Mostly sunny. |
Warwick | ☀️ | 11 | 32 | Sunny. |
Stanthorpe | ☀️ | 9 | 28 | Sunny. |
Wide Bay and Burnett
Region Forecast: Expect a delightful morning with the potential for a dramatic thunderstorm later on. Winds will be playing a game of musical chairs, starting from the north and ending up in the northeast by the evening. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a somewhat chilly 13-17 degrees, while during the day, you can look forward to sweating it out in the low to mid 30s. Just another day in the thrilling world of meteorology!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Bundaberg | ☀️ | 17 | 30 | Sunny. |
Gympie | ⛅ | 15 | 34 | Partly cloudy. |
Hervey Bay | ☀️ | 19 | 27 | Sunny. |
Kingaroy | ⛅ | 13 | 32 | Partly cloudy. |
Maryborough | ⛅ | 16 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Gayndah | ⛅ | 15 | 35 | Partly cloudy. |
Southeast Coast
Region Forecast: Well, it seems like we're in for a classic case of sunshine followed by a dramatic thunderstorm this afternoon and evening. Expect some breezy conditions with winds shifting around like a confused compass needle. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a cozy range of 13 to 18 degrees, but not before reaching scorching highs in the low to mid 30s during the day. So, make sure to pack your umbrella and sunblock for this rollercoaster ride of weather we're about to experience.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Beaudesert | ☀️ | 15 | 34 | Sunny. |
Brisbane | ⛅ | 19 | 33 | Partly cloudy. |
Gatton | ⛅ | 16 | 35 | Mostly sunny. |
Ipswich | ⛅ | 15 | 36 | Partly cloudy. |
Logan Central | ⛅ | 16 | 33 | Partly cloudy. |
Maroochydore | ⛅ | 17 | 33 | Partly cloudy. |
Redcliffe | ⛅ | 18 | 31 | Partly cloudy. |
Surfers Paradise | ☀️ | 15 | 32 | Sunny. |
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