Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Aug 1/11 - 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 from
Torres Strait to Cairns.
For the latest warning information please check the Bureau's
web site www.bom.gov.au/qld
Weather Situation
A high [1027 hPa] over the Tasman Sea extends a ridge over the east coast of
Queensland. The high is expected to remain in the Tasman Sea over the next few
days.
Forecast for the rest of Tuesday
Fine and sunny conditions continuing over most of the state, except for some
isolated and mainly light showers about the east tropical coast.  Above average
daytime temperatures in the western and southern interior.  A very high fire
danger in the Northern Goldfields.  Light to moderate SE to NE winds, fresh at
times about the northeast coast.
Forecast for Wednesday
The high should remain over the Tasman Sea, keeping Queensland fine except
for some isolated showers continuing in the onshore wind flow along the
northeast tropical coast. Early morning frosts about the southeast interior.
Above average daytime temperatures are again expected in the western and
southern interior.  Light to moderate SE to NE winds, fresh at times about the
northeast coast.
Forecast for Thursday
The high is expected to slightly strengthen over the central Tasman Sea,
while maintaining a ridge and fine conditions over Queensland's interior.
Isolated showers along the east coast north of Fraser Island in the onshore wind
flow. Patchy early morning frosts over the southeast interior. Daytime
temperatures again above average over the western and southern interior.
Forecast for Friday
The high is expected to remain over the central Tasman Sea, and the continued
onshore flow should allow showers to spread from Queensland's east coast into
the eastern interior.  Remaining fine and warmer than average in the central and
western parts of the state. Just the chance of some isolated light frost about
the Granite Belt.
Outlook for Saturday, Sunday and Monday
The high should weaken over the Tasman Sea during the weekend, allowing winds
to ease about Queensland's east coast.  However there should be enough onshore
flow to allow showers to continue over the eastern districts, and an upper level
trough should also produce showers over the southern interior.  The showers
should contract to the east early in the new week as the upper trough drifts
eastwards.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:10 pm EST
Tuesday.
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