Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Feb 19/11 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Warning Summary at issue time
A flood warning is current for the Georgina River.
For the latest warning information please check the Bureau's
web site www.bom.gov.au/qld
Weather Situation
The monsoon trough extends from Ex Tropical Cyclone Carlos over northwestern
Australia to Cape York Peninsula and then to Tropical Cyclone Atu near Vanuatu.
The monsoon trough is very weak over north Queensland, and Tropical Cyclone Atu
is not expected to approach Queensland. A high near New Zealand extends a
weakening ridge along the east coast of Queensland. A surface trough lies over
far southwestern parts of the state and will move slowly east to extend from the
northern Channel Country to the Darling Downs by Sunday evening.
Forecast for the rest of Sunday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms over the tropics. More isolated showers
and thunderstorms about the southern and central interior.  Mostly fine
conditions in the far southeast though with just the chance of a few isolated
afternoon thunderstorms. Warm to hot temperatures over southern Queensland due
to N'ly winds ahead of the surface trough, with humid conditions as well near
the southeast coast. Cooler, moderate S'ly winds developing over southwestern
parts behind the trough. Light winds elsewhere.
Forecast for Monday
The inland surface trough should stretch from the northwest to the southern
interior whilst a strong high in the Great Australian Bight will push strong and
cool southerly wind change over southeast Queensland, most likely arriving
during the afternoon or evening. Hot and humid with active showers and storms
near and ahead of the change over the southeast districts.  Scattered showers
and thunderstorms over the northern tropics, Central Highlands and Central
Coast.  More isolated showers and thunderstorms about the far west and southwest
of the state.  Becoming cooler in the southwest with showers and thunderstorms
also contracting to the northeast and out of the Channel Country.
Forecast for Tuesday
The high will move slowly east over the Great Australian Bight and will
continue pushing the strong and cooler southerly wind change along the east
coast of Queensland, most likely reaching the Whitsunday Coast by Tuesday
evening.  Active showers and storms near and ahead of the change [around the
Capricornia, Central Highlands and Central Coast areas].  Showers over the
southeast with below-average temperatures.  Fine and remaining reasonably cool
for this time of year over southwestern Queensland due to a dry, stable airmass.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected over remaining parts of the state.
Forecast for Wednesday
The southerly change should pass into the North Tropical Coast area, bringing
cooler conditions to the far north.  The high should be approaching Victoria's
SW coast, and should extend a ridge well into the central and southern
districts. This will leave the southern half of the state fine except for some
isolated coastal showers.  Scattered showers and thunderstorms continuing though
over the northern half of the state, with locally heavy falls possible about the
North Tropical Coast.
Outlook for Thursday, Friday and Saturday
The monsoon trough should remain weak and is likely to stay over northern
Cape York Peninsula. Scattered showers and thunderstorms should continue over
northern districts in the moist and unstable air. A high should remain
near-stationary over Victoria, and will continue to extend a ridge over southern
Queensland.  Accordingly southern Queensland should remain fine and settled
except for some isolated showers expected near the coast.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:10 pm EST
Sunday.
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