Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Jul 23/11 - 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 from Sandy Cape to Point
Danger, excluding Hervey Bay and Moreton Bay.
For the latest warning information please check the Bureau's
web site www.bom.gov.au/qld
Weather Situation
A high south of Tasmania extends a ridge into western and northern
Queensland. The high will weaken and drift southeast during the rest of the
weekend. A low pressure system lies to the northwest of New Zealand and will
continue to rapidly move to the southeast.
Forecast for the rest of Saturday
Fine across the state. Light to moderate S to SE winds. Strong southerly
winds over southern offshore waters. A 3 to 4 metre S'ly swell will extend from
the south over offshore southern waters with dangerous beach and surf conditions
about some of the southeast coast beaches.
Forecast for Sunday
Winds will rapidly ease over the southeast of the state. Fine conditions will
persist about most of the state under the influence of the ridge, though
isolated showers are possible about Fraser Island and along the southern border
ranges. Isolated showers are expected to develop along the east tropical coast
north of Townsville in the evening as the onshore increases. Extensive early
frost will occur in the cool and clear conditions over the interior and also
over higher ground in the tropics.
Forecast for Monday
The high in the Tasman Sea, together with a new high over the Great
Australian Bight, will maintain a ridge of high pressure over Queensland.
Moisture will increase over the eastern tropics and the onshore wind flow will
produce isolated showers on the east tropical coast. Fine conditions will occur
elsewhere. Extensive early frost is expected over the southern and central
interior.
Forecast for Tuesday
The new high will move east over southeastern Australia, maintaining a firm
ridge over Queensland. Showers will increase over the east tropical coast
between Cairns and Townsville due to a freshening onshore wind flow and an
approaching upper level trough. Isolated showers will occur elsewhere along the
east tropical coast and adjacent inland, and also move onto the Central coast.
Fine conditions are expected elsewhere under a stable airmass. Areas of early
morning frost are still expected in the southern and central interior.
Forecast for Wednesday
The high will slightly intensify over New South Wales, maintaining a firm
ridge up the Queensland coast. Fresh to strong winds may develop about the
Peninsula Waters and North Tropical Coast. Isolated showers will continue about
the east tropical coast. Fine elsewhere in the state. Areas of early morning
frost are still expected in the southern and central interior
Outlook for Thursday, Friday and Saturday
The new high will move east into the Tasman Sea during the outlook period,
extending fresh to strong SE winds along much of the east Queensland coast.  Mid
level cloud will most likely increase over northern Queensland on Friday due to
a weak upper trough, enhancing showers further on the northeast tropical coast
and producing isolated showers over the northern interior. Conditions should
remain fine elsewhere over the interior, with early frost continuing over
southern and central parts.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:45 am EST
Sunday.
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