Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Sep 17/10 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

IDQ1070001
WARNING SUMMARY
Nil.
STATE FORECAST
for Saturday
Cloudy and cool with rain areas over most southern and western areas of the
state. Some moderate to heavy falls likely about the south-west. Isolated
showers and storms developing over the central interior and the north-west of
the state. Increasing showers over much of the eastern and far northern tropics.
Moderate SE to NE winds over the tropics with moderate S to SE winds elsewhere.
EXTENDED OUTLOOK
Sunday: The upper level trough over central Australia will sharpen a little and
drift eastwards resulting in the cloud and rain band clearing eastwards across
the south-west of the state. The surface trough over the interior will sharpen
in response to the upper system. As a result a good scattering of moderate to
heavy falls of rain will develop over most eastern inland areas. Showers and
storms will continue over Cape york Peninsula.
Monday: The upper trough will drift eastwards resulting in the cloud and rain
band clearing the west of the state. However, over eastern and central areas
further rain will occur while showers and storms will continue over Cape York
Peninsula. A surface trough and low will develop off the Central and Capricornia
coasts and will result in the moderate to heavy falls becoming focused about
these districts and the adjacent inland. Some strong winds may also develop over
these coastal waters by late in the day. Strong winds will occur during the
morning about the southern Gulf of Carpentaria.
Tuesday: The upper level trough will remain near stationary and will therefore
maintain the cloud and rain band over eastern and central Qld. The surface low
and trough will move inland and weaken. Consequently, the area of moderate to
heavy falls of rain will contract in size during the day. Possible strong winds
will occur about the Capricornia coast in the morning. Strong winds will also
occur about the southern Gulf of Carpentaria in the morning. Showers and/or
storms will continue over the far northern tropics.
Outlook for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: The upper level trough will
gradually weaken during this period and slip to the south-east. As a result the
cloud and rain band will finally clear the coast during Thursday or Friday
morning. A low will develop off the far northern NSW coast in response to the
movement of the upper trough and will help to drive drier S to SE winds across
much of the state during Friday.

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