MELBOURNE - Jan 28/11 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.
Warning Summary at issue time A Cyclone Watch has been issued for coastal and island communities from Innisfail to Sarina. A Strong Wind Warning is current for coastal waters between Cooktown and Point Danger, including Hervey and Moreton Bays. Flood warnings are current for the Balonne and lower Weir Rivers. 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 Torres Strait to Tropical Cyclone Anthony over the northern Coral Sea. A high in the Tasman Sea extends a firm ridge along the east Queensland coast. Forecast for the rest of Saturday Showers and isolated thunderstorms over the northern tropics, extending through the southern and central inland areas in the afternoon. Isolated showers in remaining eastern districts, tending scattered during the day about the North Tropical Coast. Light to moderate SE to NE winds, tending fresh to strong and gusty about the east coast. Very warm to hot in the west. Forecast for Sunday The forecast for the tropical coast depends heavily on the movement and intensity of Tropical Cyclone Anthony over the northwest Coral Sea. Please refer to the latest products from the Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre. The system is likely to commence a more south-westward track towards the tropical coast during the day. Showers and isolated thunderstorms are likely to increase to thundery rain areas along the east tropical and central coasts during the day, becoming heavier at night. Showers and thunderstorms are also expected about western Queensland and Cape York Peninsula. The high will persist over the Tasman Sea and continue to direct isolated showers along the southern Queensland coast and eastern interior. Forecast for Monday The forecast for central and northern Queensland depends heavily on the movement and intensity of Tropical Cyclone Anthony. Please refer to the latest products from the Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre. It is likely that the system will cross the tropical coast during Monday morning . Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected over the far northern tropics. Heavier rain areas and thunderstorms associated with the cyclone are expected elsewhere along the southern tropical and central coasts, and should also extend inland into the tropical and central interior. Cloud should increase over western Queensland with patchy light rain and showers developing later in the day. Mostly fine conditions in the southeast with only isolated showers expected. Forecast for Tuesday The cyclone is expected to have weakened to a deep low over the central interior and move towards the southwest of the state. Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected over the northern tropics and central districts in the wake of the system, increasing to areas of rain and isolated thunderstorms over the southwest. Isolated showers over southeast districts, scattered along the coast. Outlook for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Showers and thunderstorms should continue through the tropics and also over much of the interior due to a moist, unstable airflow. Instability should also increase over southeastern Queensland from Wednesday with showers and possible isolated thunderstorms expected. There is some potential for a new low or tropical cyclone to deepen over the Coral Sea during this outlook period which may affect tropical Queensland from about Thursday. This situation will continue to be monitored and warnings issued as necessary. The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:10 pm EST Saturday. Weather & Warnings Australia Warnings Summary External Territories Major Cities Weather Maps Rainfall & River Conditions New South Wales Warnings Summary Forecasts Sydney Forecast NSW Forecast Areas Map Observations Sydney Observations All NSW Observations Rainfall & River Conditions Victoria Warnings Summary Forecasts Melbourne Metro Forecast Vic. 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