Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Nov 21/10 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Warning Summary at issue time
A strong wind warning is current for coastal waters between
Mackay and Double Island Point, including Hervey Bay.
A strong wind warning has been issued for coastal waters between Cardwell and
Mackay for Monday.
A strong wind warning has been issued for coastal waters between Double Island
Point and Cape Moreton for Monday night.
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 [1028 hPa] over the Tasman Sea extends a firm ridge along the east
Queensland coast. A weak 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. Moderate to locally heavy falls,
particularly on the central coast and in the Channel Country. Isolated showers
and thunderstorms over remaining western and northern parts, tending scattered
over the far northern tropics. Mostly fine though cloudy in the southeast with
only patchy rain areas. 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, extending  north to
Cardwell later in the day. The upper level trough over western Queensland will
intensify, while a weak 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 SE to NE 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 occur about the central
and southern tropical coasts 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, with early thundery rain
through the southwest. 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 will extend over the state, strong at
times along the coast between about Cairns and Point Danger. The upper level
trough is expected to move across the central interior. Rain areas with possible
moderate to heavy falls should therefore continue about the central and southern
tropical coasts due to the upper trough and strong onshore flow. Showers and
isolated thunderstorms over the northeast tropics. Isolated showers elsewhere,
tending scattered about the southern coast. Cool daytime temperatures
continuing.
Forecast for Thursday
The high will remain slow moving over the Tasman Sea and weaken further. A
surface trough over the northern Coral Sea should combine with the high however
and maintain moderate to fresh SE to NE winds across the state, possibly strong
along the central and Capricorn coasts. The upper level trough is expected to
move off the Capricorn coast later in the day, contracting the rain areas
offshore. Scattered showers will continue along the east coast in the moist
onshore wind flow, more isolated over the eastern interior. Possible isolated
thunderstorms over the tropics. Mostly fine elsewhere with only isolated
afternoon showers. Daytime temperatures remaining below average over much of the
state.
Outlook for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
The upper level trough will most likely remain slow moving over the central
or southern Coral Sea. The high will persist over the Tasman Sea and weaken,
though the combination of the high and a surface trough over the northern Coral
Sea should maintain fresh E to SE winds along the east Queensland coast,
possibly strong over central and Capricornia waters. Scattered showers will
persist along the east coast in the moist onshore flow, tending isolated inland.
A new upper trough should approach southwestern Queensland on Saturday,
producing showers and storms over far western parts on Saturday before shifting
east on Sunday and extending a band of showers and thunderstorms from the
tropics into the southern interior.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:45 am EST
Monday.
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