Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Jan 26/11 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Warning Summary at issue time
For the latest warning information please check the Bureau's
web site www.bom.gov.au/qld
Weather Situation
A weak monsoon trough extends from northern Cape York Peninsula to Ex
Tropical Cyclone Anthony over the eastern Coral Sea. Ex Tropical Cyclone Anthony
is expected to move west northwest over the Coral Sea over the next few days.
This system may re-develop into a tropical cyclone late in the week. A high over
the Tasman Sea extends a weak ridge along the east Queensland coast.
Forecast for the rest of Wednesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms over Cape York Peninsula. Mostly fine over
remaining parts of the tropics with only very isolated a light showers about the
North Tropical Coast. Fine elsewhere. Light to moderate NW to NE winds in the
west. Light to moderate SE to NE winds elsewhere, fresh at times near the east
coast.
Forecast for Thursday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms over Cape York Peninsula and the Gulf
Country. Isolated showers are also expected about the northeast tropical coast
and nearby inland areas. Fine elsewhere apart from the chance of isolated
afternoon showers or thunderstorms near a weak trough about the southern inland
border. Very warm to hot over western districts and the southeastern interior.
Light to moderate SE to NE winds, fresh at times near the coast.
Forecast for Friday
A surface trough should extend over inland Queensland and cause isolated
afternoon showers and thunderstorms over the central and southeast interior. Ex
Tropical Cyclone Anthony may have reintensified over the Coral Sea and
advisories or warnings will be issued as necessary. Showers and isolated
thunderstorms will continue over the far northern tropics, with isolated showers
also about the northeast coast, and possibly reaching the southern coast late.
Fine conditions elsewhere except for just the chance of isolated showers or
thunderstorms over the southwest. Hot daytime temperatures continuing over
southern and western Queensland.
Forecast for Saturday
The forecast for the tropical coast depends heavily on the movement and
intensity of Ex Tropical Cyclone Anthony. Ex Tropical Cyclone Anthony is likely
to remain over the northwestern Coral Sea and possibly be at cyclone strength. A
new high will move into the Tasman Sea, strengthening the ridge along the east
Queensland coast. The resultant fresh onshore wind flow will increase showers
along the east coast and nearby inland, and bring cooler temperatures to the
state's southeast. Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected over the
northern tropics. Mostly fine conditions elsewhere with just the chance of
isolated showers or thunderstorms over central parts of the state. Daytime
temperatures remaining very warm to hot in the west.
Forecast for Sunday
The forecast for the tropical coast depends heavily on the movement and
intensity of Ex Tropical Cyclone Anthony. At this stage Ex Tropical Cyclone
Anthony is likely to be at tropical cyclone strength, and be located about the
northwestern parts of the Coral Sea. Showers are likely to increase about the
northeast tropics, possibly spreading to rain with isolated thunderstorms. The
high will remain about the Tasman Sea extending a ridge along the east coast,
with showers expected to affect the eastern districts. Showers and thunderstorms
for the Peninsula and far northwest of the state. Daytime temperatures cooling
in the west of the state.
Outlook for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
The forecast for the tropics is dependent on the movement and intensity of Ex
Tropical Cyclone Anthony. An onshore wind flow will continue to push showers
onto the east coast and adjacent inland, possibly increasing to rain areas over
the northern tropics. Conditions becoming unstable inland with isolated showers
and thunderstorms likely, increasing on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:45 am EST
Thursday.
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