Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Apr 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 Strong Wind Warning is current for coastal waters between
Lockhart River and Cape Moreton, including Hervey Bay.
Flood warnings are current for various rivers and streams.
For the latest warning information please check the Bureau's
web site www.bom.gov.au/qld
Weather Situation
A large high [1034 hPa] over the southern Tasman Sea extends a firm ridge
along the east Queensland coast. The high is expected to remain slow moving
today before shifting east towards New Zealand on Friday. An upper-level low
lies over the central interior of the state and is expected to contract off the
coast later today. A surface low is expected to develop over the central Coral
Sea later today before shifting rapidly south southeast on Friday.
Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Scattered showers about the east coast and adjacent inland with isolated
thunderstorms between about Bowen and Bundaberg with possible moderate falls
near the coast. Isolated showers about remaining eastern inland parts and
isolated showers and thunderstorms over Cape York Peninsula. Fine in the west.
Daytime temperatures below the April average over much of the state,
particularly central and southeast parts. Fresh to strong and gusty SE winds
along the east coast. Moderate to fresh E to SE winds elsewhere.
Forecast for Friday
The upper-level low will move slowly southeast into the southern Coral Sea.
The high will move over New Zealand, while the surface low over the central
Coral Sea is expected to intensify and move rapidly south southeast. Strong SE
winds will tend more moderate to fresh along the east Queensland coast as the
high shifts further away but could still be strong at times depending on the
intensity of the surface low. Moderate to fresh E to SE winds inland. Showers
will become isolated along the east coast and adjacent inland north of about
Fraser Island. More scattered shower activity and possible isolated
thunderstorms are expected along the southern coast, extending to southeast
inland parts in the afternoon. Remaining fine in the west. Temperatures will
continue to be below average over much of the state
Forecast for Saturday
The high will move to the southeast of New Zealand, relaxing the ridge along
the east Queensland coast with winds easing north of about Fraser Island. The
surface low will intensify and move south southwest, most likely producing
strong S'ly winds over waters south of Fraser Island. Isolated showers are
likely in the onshore wind flow over the northeast tropics, with more scattered
shower activity expected along the exposed southern coast. Fine conditions
elsewhere. Temperatures will remain below average over much of the state.
Forecast for Sunday
The surface low will continue deepening as it moves south into the Tasman
Sea. Winds will shift drier SW'ly over southeastern Queensland and possibly be
strong over far southern offshore waters depending on the location of the low.
The low will also increase SE'ly swells with dangerous beach conditions
developing on exposed beaches in Southeast Queensland. Isolated showers will
continue in the onshore wind flow over the northeast tropics, chiefly north of
Cairns. High cloud will increase over the southwest ahead of the next upper
level trough with little or no rain. Fine conditions elsewhere.
Forecast for Monday
The low is forecast to weaken and remain over the Tasman Sea, directing cool
S'ly winds over much of Queensland. Isolated showers over the northeast tropics,
chiefly north of Cairns. High cloud with little or no rain over much of southern
and southwest Queensland. Dangerous surf conditions to gradually ease on exposed
beaches in southeast Queensland.
Outlook for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
A new high will move east over southern Australia during the outlook period,
gradually extending a ridge into western Queensland. The new upper level trough
will move east over central and southern Queensland, most likely pushing off the
coast late Tuesday. High cloud and some patchy rain will accompany this trough,
with possible isolated thunderstorms, chiefly near the southern border. Fine
over much of southern Queensland on Wednesday and Thursday. Isolated showers
remaining about the northeast tropics.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:45 am EST
Friday.
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