Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Nov 20/10 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Warning Summary at issue time
A Severe Weather Warning is current for flash flooding for
the Herbert and Lower Burdekin District and southern parts of the North Tropical
Coast district.
A strong wind warning is current for coastal waters between Mackay and Double
Island Point, including Hervey Bay.
Flood warnings are current for the Bulloo, Paroo, Thomson and Barcoo Rivers.
For the latest warning information please check the Bureau's
web site www.bom.gov.au/qld
Weather Situation
A high [1027 hPa] over the Tasman Sea extends a firm ridge along the east
Queensland coast. A surface trough lies offshore of the Queensland east tropical
coast. An upper level trough is developing over western Queensland.
Forecast for the rest of Saturday
Rain areas with local thunder over the southern tropics and through central
districts and the Wide Bay. Some moderate falls, possibly locally heavy about
the Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Capricornia districts. Showers
and thunderstorms over the remaining tropics and through the central west and
Warrego. Isolated showers over the southeast, scattered about the Sunshine
Coast. Possible isolated late showers and thunderstorms developing over the
southwest. Fine elsewhere. Moderate to fresh SE winds along the east coast,
strong at times between Mackay and Double Island Point. Mostly moderate SE to NE
winds elsewhere.
Forecast for Sunday
The high is expected to remain over the Tasman Sea. The upper trough will
continue to intensify over western Queensland, while a surface trough will
remain slow moving off the southern tropical coast.  The combination of the
troughs will result in a band of rain and thunderstorms extending from the
tropical coast into the central interior and southwest with moderate to locally
heavy falls, particularly about the coast between Tully and Bowen.  Isolated
showers and thunderstorms over remaining western and northern parts east of
about Cloncurry, more scattered over the far northern tropics. Mostly fine
though cloudy in the southeast with only isolated showers and patchy light rain
areas. Daytime temperatures below average over most of the state. Moderate to
fresh SE winds along the east coast, strong in areas between Cardwell and Double
Island Point. Mostly moderate SE to NE winds over the interior.
Forecast for Monday
The high over the Tasman Sea is expected to remain near stationary and
intensify, extending moderate to fresh E to SE winds along the east coast,
strong at times between about Cooktown and Double Island Point. The upper level
trough over western Queensland will amplify further while a surface trough will
most likely persist off the tropical east coast. A band of rain and
thunderstorms should extend from the central coast into the central interior and
southwest with some moderate falls.  Isolated showers over the southeast,
tending scattered along the exposed coast. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
elsewhere, more widespread over the northeast tropics. Daytime temperatures
below average over most of the state. Mostly moderate SE to NE winds over the
interior.
Forecast for Tuesday
The high over the Tasman Sea is expected to strengthen further, extending
fresh E to SE winds over the state, strong along the east Queensland coast
between about Bowen and Point Danger. The upper trough is expected to move east
over western districts. Rain areas will most likely persist about the central
coast due to the upper trough, also aided by the surface trough off the tropical
east coast. Isolated to scattered showers elsewhere along the east coast, with
possible thunderstorms in the tropics.  Isolated showers over the southeast
interior. Showers and isolated thunderstorms elsewhere. Daytime temperatures
remaining below average over most of the state.
Forecast for Wednesday
The high will persist over the Tasman Sea though start to weaken later in the
day. Moderate to fresh SE to NE winds extend over the state, strong at times
along the coast between about Bowen and Double Island Point.  A surface trough
will most likely still lie offshore of the tropical east coast while the upper
level trough should move into the central interior. Rain areas are therefore
expected about the Central Coast and Capricornia with possible moderate to heavy
falls. Showers and isolated thunderstorms elsewhere over northern and central
parts of the state. Isolated showers in the southeast, scattered along the
exposed coast.  Cool daytime temperatures continuing.
Outlook for Thursday, Friday and Saturday
The upper level trough is likely to remain slow moving over eastern
Queensland. The high will persist over the Tasman Sea and weaken. A surface
trough off the tropical coast will most likely maintain strong E to SE winds
over central and Capricornia waters during the outlook period.  Rain areas
should continue over central districts though this is dependent on the movement
of the troughs. Scattered showers elsewhere along the east coast with more
isolated showers inland. A new upper trough should approach southwestern
Queensland on Saturday, producing showers and storms in the far west.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:45 am EST
Sunday.
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