Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Jun 7/11 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Warning Summary at issue time
Nil.
For the latest warning information please check the Bureau's
web site www.bom.gov.au/qld
Weather Situation
A weak area of high pressure extends through most of Queensland. A cloud band
is developing across central Australia from the west into Queensland with rain
areas.
Forecast for the rest of Tuesday
High cloud through southern Queensland, with some light patchy rain areas
about the southwest. Isolated showers about the northeast tropics. Fine
elsewhere. Light to moderate SE to NE winds, fresh at times in the far
north.
Forecast for Wednesday
High cloud through southern Queensland, with some light patchy rain areas in
some parts. Isolated showers about the northeast tropical coast, developing
about the adjacent inland in the afternoon. Fine elsewhere. Early frost areas
possible about the Granite Belt. Light to moderate SE to NW winds, fresh at
times in the far north.
Forecast for Thursday
The low pressure system off the Victorian coast blocks the next high and
maintains a deep, cold and dry southerly airstream into southern Queensland. The
rainband moves slightly north with fine and cool conditions across the far
southern districts. Early frost over a large area across the southern interior
followed by a cold day. Showers persisting over the NE tropics as the coastal
trough moves into the southern tropics.
Forecast for Friday
The depression off the Victorian coast moves slowly east but deep, cold S'ly
winds continue across southern Queensland. Extensive early frost over the
southern interior. Rain areas in the northwest, extending into the southern
tropics and central areas during the day and becoming heavy at times. Showers
generally over the NE tropics.
Forecast for Saturday
The high remains slow moving in the Great Australian Bight, while a trough
will deepen off the Queensland coast with a low expected to develop off the
Capricornia coast. Rain areas in the eastern half of the state, especially about
the central and southeast areas and heavy at times. Isolated showers and patchy
rain in the west but clearing in the west. Strong winds are expected to develop
off the Central and Capricornia coasts.
Outlook for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
Rain areas contracting to the southeast during Sunday and Monday while
beginning to clear in the north. Strong to gale force winds expected off the
southern coast as the low moves southwards off the Queensland coast. Showers in
the west of the state.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:45 am EST
Wednesday.
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