Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Sep 1/02 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

IDQ1070001
WARNING SUMMARY
A strong wind warning is current for coastal waters from Cape Moreton to
Coolangatta.   
STATE FORECAST
for Monday
Isolated showers along the far north tropical coast where moderate to fresh SE
winds. Fine elsewhere. Generally light to moderate SW/SE winds over the
south-east. Becoming hot over the south-west with freshening N'ly winds and
raised dust. Very high fire over the south-west.  
EXTENDED OUTLOOK
Conditions will remain fine across most of the state well into the week. An area
of high pressure will remain anchored over the eastern Tasman Sea for most of
the week and extend a ridge onto the north-east tropical coast. Consequently,
central districts of the state will remain fine well into the week whilst over
the far northern tropics a few showers will continue to be directed onto the
coast in the persistent onshore SE trade flow. Winds over the west of the state
will shift hot N'ly today ahead of the next surface trough thereby increasing
fire dangers and creating areas of raised dust. The trough will weaken as it
moves across southern districts during Tuesday and Wednesday. However cloudy
conditions area expected over most southern districts during Tuesday and
Wednesday with isolated showers or thunderstorms possible. It is expected to be
very warm to hot over most of the interior through most of the coming week. 

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STAT News Service

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