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National Synoptic Situation
Looks like Mother Nature is playing a game of musical chairs with weather systems over Queensland this week. A ridge over the state will be taking a break on Thursday, thanks to a high in the Tasman Sea deciding to drift further east. Meanwhile, a trough will be making its grand entrance in the southwest on Thursday, making its way east across southern and central Queensland on Friday. But wait, there's more! The trough might decide to take a vacation off the southeast coast over the weekend, while its friend, the northern branch trough, sticks around in central and northern Queensland. And as if that wasn't enough, another trough is planning to crash the party over in the Northern Territory later this weekend and into early next week, bringing along some extra cloud cover for western Queensland. To top it all off, a weak high will be making a cameo appearance in southeastern Australia on Sunday, before jetting off to the Tasman Sea early next week and leaving behind a weak ridge over the east of the state. So grab your popcorn and enjoy the show, because it looks like we're in for a wild ride of weather patterns in the coming days.
National Weather Warnings
No warnings available at this time for Northern Territory.
Four Day Forecasts
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Thursday, 19th September
Looks like we're in for some warm temperatures in the Maranoa, Warrego, Darling Downs, and Granite Belt Districts today. Make sure to hydrate and stay cool as we reach our high for the day. Sunshine and blue skies await in these regions, so enjoy the weather while it lasts!
Friday, 20th September
There will be some isolated showers in the eastern districts and over Cape York Peninsula, with scattered showers north of Ingham and between the Sunshine Coast and Rockhampton. Western Queensland will mostly enjoy sunny weather, while other areas will experience partly cloudy conditions. Be on the lookout for morning fog between Cairns and Gladstone. Moderate to locally fresh west to southwesterly winds will increase fire dangers inland in central and southern Queensland. Maximum temperatures will be above average, especially in the southeast, and near average in the far southwest. So, brace yourself for some interesting weather patterns today!
Saturday, 21st September
Well, it seems like Mother Nature is feeling a bit moody today. We've got some isolated showers in the east and over Cape York Peninsula, scattered showers along the southeast coast from the Sunshine Coast to Bundaberg, and even a bit of fog between Cairns and Mackay. Don't worry, though, it's mostly sunny everywhere else. Temperatures are playing games too - they're above average for the most part, but near or slightly below average in the far southwest and southern interior. So, grab your umbrella and your sunscreen, because it's going to be a mixed bag out there today. Enjoy the weather, folks!
Sunday, 22nd September
Looks like Mother Nature is feeling a bit indecisive today, with isolated showers popping up in northern Cape York Peninsula and the east coast south of Gladstone. Clouds might decide to crash the party in far western Queensland later on. But fear not, for most of us will be basking in the sunshine like the weather deities we are. Temperatures are also playing games with us, with maximum temps soaring above average, except for those poor souls in the far southwest who might feel a bit chillier than usual. Meanwhile, minimum temps are giving us the cold shoulder in inland central and southern Queensland. So grab your sweaters and your umbrellas, folks, and prepare for a day of weather shenanigans.
Region Round-up
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Region Forecast: The sky will be adorned with clouds today, with a slight possibility of a shower gracing us with its presence. Winds will be blowing from the east at a speed of 15 to 25 km/h, before calming down in the evening. As night approaches, temperatures will drop to a cozy range of 15 to 20 degrees, while daytime will see temperatures soaring to a range of 23 to 30 degrees. Mother Nature seems to be in a whimsical mood today, so be prepared for a mix of conditions throughout the day.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Cairns | ☁️ | 21 | 29 | Partly cloudy. |
Atherton | 🌧 | 15 | 24 | Possible shower. |
Cooktown | 🌫 | 23 | 29 | Cloudy. |
Innisfail | 🌧 | 19 | 27 | Possible shower. |
Mareeba | 🌫 | 17 | 28 | Cloudy. |
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is feeling a bit moody today, with a slight chance of a morning shower. Light winds will be doing some funky dance moves, starting off northeasterly at 15 to 20 km/h then calming down in the evening. Overnight temperatures will be dropping to a somewhat chilly 15 to 19 degrees, while daytime temperatures will be reaching a balmy 25 to 30 degrees. So grab your umbrella and sunscreen, and prepare for a day of weather roulette!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Townsville | ☁️ | 19 | 28 | Partly cloudy. |
Ayr | 🌧 | 17 | 27 | Possible shower. |
Ingham | 🌧 | 19 | 28 | Shower or two. |
Central Coast and Whitsundays
Region Forecast: Prepare yourself for a day of unpredictable weather, with a slight possibility of rain showers. The winds will start off light, then switch to a northeasterly direction at a speed of 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon, only to calm down by the late evening. As night falls, temperatures will drop to a cool 13 to 17 degrees, while daytime temperatures will range from 25 to 30 degrees. It's a day where you might need to bring both an umbrella and sunscreen, just to be safe.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Mackay | ☁️ | 16 | 26 | Partly cloudy. |
Bowen | 🌧 | 18 | 28 | Possible shower. |
Peninsula
Region Forecast: Expect some clouds and a possible shower, probably when you least expect it. The winds will be doing their thing at 20 to 30 km/h before deciding to take a break in the evening. As night falls, temperatures will drop to a chilly 18 to 23 degrees, while daytime will be a balmy 30 to 35 degrees. So, get ready to dress in layers and prepare for a rollercoaster of weather conditions.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Weipa | 🌧 | 23 | 33 | Possible shower. |
Coen | 🌧 | 23 | 29 | Shower or two. |
Palmerville | ☁️ | 18 | 35 | Partly cloudy. |
Thursday Island | ☁️ | 24 | 30 | Partly cloudy. |
Gulf Country
Region Forecast: Prepare for a day filled with sunshine and light winds. Initially blowing from the northeast to southeasterly direction at a speed of 15 to 20 km/h, the winds will later shift to southeast to southwesterly before finally calming down in the evening. As night falls, temperatures will drop to a range of 18 to 22 degrees, while daytime temperatures are expected to soar to the low to mid 30s. It's going to be a scorcher out there!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Normanton | 🌤 | 23 | 35 | Sunny. |
Burketown | ☁️ | 21 | 33 | Partly cloudy. |
Doomadgee | ☁️ | 19 | 36 | Mostly sunny. |
Kowanyama | ☁️ | 21 | 35 | Partly cloudy. |
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders
Region Forecast: Looks like we've got a mix of clouds and sun today, with a slim chance of rain in the eastern areas - but don't get too excited, because the rest of us will most likely stay dry. Winds will be coming from the east to northeast at a moderate 15 to 20 km/h, but will calm down by the morning. Temperatures will be dropping to a cool 14 to 18 degrees overnight, before climbing back up to a toasty 29 to 34 degrees during the day. So, grab your sunscreen and your umbrella, just in case - you never know what the weather gods have in store for us!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Charters Towers | 🌫 | 15 | 30 | Cloudy. |
Georgetown | ☁️ | 17 | 33 | Partly cloudy. |
Capricornia
Region Forecast: Looks like we've got some clouds rolling in, but don't worry, they're only partly cloudy. The winds will start off light, then switch things up to a north to northwesterly direction at 15 to 20 km/h in the morning. By the evening, they'll be feeling light as a feather. As night falls, temperatures will drop to a chilly 9 to 15 degrees, so make sure to grab a blanket. During the day, it's going to warm up to the mid to high 20s. So, you might want to bring out the sunscreen and maybe a hat. Just a little heads up for you, from your friendly neighbourhood weather report.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Gladstone | ☁️ | 15 | 27 | Partly cloudy. |
Rockhampton | ☁️ | 15 | 29 | Partly cloudy. |
Biloela | ☁️ | 9 | 29 | Partly cloudy. |
Yeppoon | ☁️ | 16 | 25 | Partly cloudy. |
Central Highlands and Coalfields
Region Forecast: Looks like we've got some clouds rolling in today, folks. Winds will be doing their own little dance from the northwest to the northeasterly direction at a speed of 15 to 20 km/h. Then they'll switch things up and move west to northwesterly in the middle of the day, before finally deciding to take a break and become as light as a feather in the late afternoon. Overnight, temperatures will be dropping down to a chilly 10 to 14 degrees, so you might want to grab an extra blanket. During the day, it's going to warm up to around 30 degrees, so make sure you've got your sunscreen handy. In summary, it's going to be a partly cloudy day with a mix of winds and temperatures that can't seem to make up their minds. Just another typical day in the ever-changing world of weather.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Emerald | ☁️ | 13 | 30 | Partly cloudy. |
Clermont | ☁️ | 11 | 30 | Partly cloudy. |
Moranbah | ☁️ | 13 | 30 | Partly cloudy. |
Central West
Region Forecast: Expect a delightful mix of sun and clouds today, with breezy winds to keep things interesting. Temperatures will drop overnight, giving us a chance to cool off before another scorching day tomorrow. Stay cool, folks!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Longreach | ☁️ | 15 | 33 | Mostly sunny. |
Barcaldine | ☁️ | 18 | 32 | Mostly sunny. |
Winton | ☁️ | 15 | 34 | Mostly sunny. |
North West
Region Forecast: Well, it seems we're in for a delightful day of sunshine with some gentle breezes shifting from the south to the southwest in the afternoon. Temperatures will drop overnight to a pleasant 13 to 17 degrees, only to rise again during the day to the low to mid 30s. So, prepare yourself for a toasty day ahead!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Mount Isa | ☁️ | 11 | 34 | Mostly sunny. |
Channel Country
Region Forecast: Prepare for a day of scorching sunshine and gentle breezes, transitioning from the west to the southwesterly direction. By evening, expect a shift to a slightly cooler south to southwesterly wind. Temperatures will drop overnight to a comfortable 9 to 13 degrees, with daytime highs reaching the balmy low to mid 30s.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Birdsville | 🌤 | 11 | 33 | Sunny. |
Thargomindah | 🌤 | 9 | 31 | Sunny. |
Maranoa and Warrego
Region Forecast: Get ready for another scorching day, with the sun shining bright and winds getting a little wild. Expect a gentle breeze in the morning turning into a stronger gust by the afternoon. Temperatures will drop to single digits overnight but climb back up to the low 30s during the day. It's like Mother Nature is playing a game of hot and cold with us.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Charleville | 🌤 | 9 | 32 | Sunny. |
Roma | ☁️ | 9 | 31 | Partly cloudy. |
St George | 🌤 | 9 | 30 | Sunny. |
Cunnamulla | 🌤 | 9 | 31 | Sunny. |
Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Region Forecast: Get ready for another thrilling day of mostly sunny skies, with winds taking you on a wild ride from north to northwesterly to northwest to southwesterly. Temperatures will play the ultimate disappearing act, falling overnight to a chilly 5 to 9 degrees before reappearing during the day around a scorching 30 degrees. Don't forget your sunscreen and a jacket for this rollercoaster of weather!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Dalby | ☁️ | 8 | 29 | Partly cloudy. |
Goondiwindi | 🌤 | 5 | 29 | Sunny. |
Toowoomba | ☁️ | 11 | 26 | Partly cloudy. |
Warwick | ☁️ | 3 | 28 | Mostly sunny. |
Stanthorpe | 🌤 | 4 | 24 | Sunny. |
Wide Bay and Burnett
Region Forecast: Looks like we've got some clouds in the sky today, with winds deciding to do a little dance from the north to northwesterly at speeds of 15 to 25 km/h. Then they'll switch things up to the west to northwesterly in the middle of the day, only to go back to their original direction in the evening. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a cozy 9 to 13 degrees, while daytime temperatures will peak at around 30 degrees. Mother Nature sure does like to keep us on our toes, doesn't she?
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Bundaberg | ☁️ | 14 | 28 | Partly cloudy. |
Gympie | ☁️ | 12 | 29 | Partly cloudy. |
Hervey Bay | ☁️ | 16 | 25 | Partly cloudy. |
Kingaroy | ☁️ | 8 | 27 | Partly cloudy. |
Maryborough | ☁️ | 12 | 28 | Mostly sunny. |
Gayndah | ☁️ | 12 | 30 | Partly cloudy. |
Southeast Coast
Region Forecast: Prepare yourselves for a day of partially cloudy skies, where the winds will start off gentle and then pick up speed from the west to the north-west at 20 to 30 km/h in the morning, only to calm down again by the evening. As the night approaches, temperatures will drop to a cool 8 to 14 degrees, while daytime temperatures will peak at around 30 degrees.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Beaudesert | ☁️ | 10 | 31 | Partly cloudy. |
Brisbane | ☁️ | 14 | 30 | Partly cloudy. |
Gatton | ☁️ | 9 | 30 | Partly cloudy. |
Ipswich | 🌧 | 10 | 32 | Morning smoke. |
Logan Central | 🌧 | 11 | 30 | Morning smoke. |
Maroochydore | ☁️ | 14 | 28 | Partly cloudy. |
Redcliffe | ☁️ | 15 | 28 | Mostly sunny. |
Surfers Paradise | ☁️ | 12 | 29 | Partly cloudy. |
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