Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Feb 14/03 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

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WARNING SUMMARY
Flood warnings are current for the Lower Warrego, Paroo and Barcoo Rivers.
STATE FORECAST
for Saturday
Fine in eastern districts apart from a few showers on the north tropical coast. 
Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the northern tropics and the northwest
west of the state more isolated over the southern interior. Moderate southeast
winds along the east coast, becoming warm north to northeast over the interior.
EXTENDED OUTLOOK
The high will move east across the Tasman Sea over the weekend then weaken east
of New Zealand. The high will extend a ridge along the east coast bringing SE
winds and a few showers along the north tropical coast however winds will
gradually ease from the south on Sunday as the high moves away. A weak trough
lies near the southwest of the state with moist unstable air to the east
generating a band of shower sand thunderstorms. Scattered  showers and
thunderstorms are also expected to continue in the tropics.  The next trough
will move over NSW on Sunday and into southern border parts early in the week 
along with some showers and thunderstorms.   Above average daytime temperatures
will continue across western and southern districts for the next few days at
least. 

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STAT News Service

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