Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Jul 11/11 - 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 waters between Torres
Strait and Cape Tribulation, and the far northern parts of the Northeast Gulf.
For the latest warning information please check the Bureau's
web site www.bom.gov.au/qld
Weather Situation
A high pressure system in the western Great Australian Bight is moving slowly
eastwards, extending a ridge across South Australia into southern Queensland.
Forecast for the rest of Monday
Isolated showers about the northeast tropical coast. Fine elsewhere. Light to
moderate S to SE winds, fresh to strong about the northern tropics.
Forecast for Tuesday
Isolated showers about the northeast tropical coast, slowly extending
southwards late in the day. Fine elsewhere. High cloud developing in the
southwest, through no rain. Cold over the interior in the morning with
widespread early frost. Light to moderate S to SE winds, fresh to strong about
the northern tropics.
Forecast for Wednesday
The high weakens while positioned over eastern South Australia. An
approaching upper level trough from the west thickens the high cloud over
southern districts, with some light rain possible in the Channel Country.
Morning frost to contract to the southeast interior and become more isolated as
a result of this high cloud. Showers increasing about the central and northeast
tropical coast. Strong SE winds occurring over northeast tropical waters.
Forecast for Thursday
The high builds slightly over southeastern Australia as winds turn more
easterly about the Queensland east coast with showers extending south to the
Fraser Coast. The upper level trough approaching Queensland thickens the mid to
high level cloud  in western and southern districts, with some light rain in the
southwest and southern interior. Isolated early frost over the southeast
interior. Strong winds persisting over northeast tropical waters.
Forecast for Friday
The upper level trough enters Queensland, with cloud and rain areas in
western and central areas extending eastwards. Isolated showers in the east will
increase during the day and tend to rain late. Isolated showers about the far
northern tropics. Temperatures warming in the morning due to high cloud and E to
NE winds inland, minimising chances of frost. Strong winds persisting over
northeast tropical waters.
Outlook for Saturday, Sunday and Monday
The upper level trough will pass off the southern Queensland coast during
Sunday morning, clearing the rain areas to the east. A surface trough is likely
to develop at the surface about central areas of the state, increasing rain on
Saturday. A secondary, but weaker, upper trough will move across southern areas
on Monday. Isolated showers expected with this trough. Fine in the far west.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:45 am EST
Tuesday.
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