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 [1026 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 located over western Queensland.
Forecast for the rest of Sunday
Areas of rain and thunderstorms in a band extending from the tropical coast
into the central interior and southwest with moderate to locally heavy falls.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms over remaining western and northern parts
east of about Cloncurry, tending 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 Mackay 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 Bowen and Double Island Point. The upper level
trough over western Queensland will intensify, while a weaker 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 Cardwell 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 and the strong onshore flow. 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 Cairns and Double Island Point. The surface trough
will still most likely lie offshore of the tropical east coast while the upper
level trough should move across the central interior. Rain areas are therefore
expected about the Central Coast and Capricornia with possible moderate to heavy
falls. Showers and isolated thunderstorms over the northeast tropics. Isolated
showers elsewhere, tending scattered about the southern 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 at least 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 4:10 pm EST
Sunday.
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