Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Sep 4/11 - 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.
A strong wind warning is current for northeast Gulf of Carpentaria waters, north
of Cullen Point.
For the latest warning information please check the Bureau's
web site www.bom.gov.au/qld
Weather Situation
A high [1035 hPa] over the Tasman Sea extends a firm ridge along the east
Queensland coast. The high is expected to move east during over the next couple
of days. An upper level trough is moving east through western Queensland.
Forecast for the rest of Monday
Isolated showers about the eastern tropics, tending scattered about parts of
the north tropical coast in the morning. Isolated afternoon showers over the far
northwest Gulf Country. Isolated showers over central and southeast districts,
tending scattered about the southern coasts during the morning and Capricornia
in the afternoon. Fine in western districts. Moderate to fresh E to SE winds
along the east coast. Light to moderate SE to NE winds elsewhere.
Forecast for Tuesday
The high is expected to weaken near New Zealand, relaxing the ridge along the
east Queensland coast and contracting strong SE winds to coastal waters north of
Cooktown. A weak upper trough will persist over southeastern Queensland,
resulting in unstable conditions with scattered showers about the coast.
Generally isolated showers will occur elsewhere along the east coast and over
the eastern interior. A surface trough is expected to move over southwest
Queensland while an upper level trough will move over western New South Wales.
Cloud should therefore increase over the southern Channel Country and southwest
Warrego with patchy light rain developing during the day. Conditions will remain
fine over the rest of western Queensland.
Forecast for Wednesday
The high is expected to move to the east of New Zealand, with the ridge
weakening further and winds easing along the north tropical coast. Only isolated
showers are expected along the tropical coast. The surface trough is expected to
move across the interior, with isolated showers and possible thunderstorms
developing ahead of it over central and southeast districts. The cloud and
patchy light rain is expected to clear temporarily from the west.
Forecast for Thursday
The high is expected to continue weakening east of New Zealand, with a weak
ridge persisting along the tropical coast. A significant surface trough is
expected to move over the southwest, with scattered showers and thunderstorms
likely over central and southern Queensland tending to rain at night over the
interior. An upper trough approaching southwest Queensland is likely to generate
more cloud with patchy rain and isolated thunderstorms over the southwest.
Outlook for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
The surface and upper trough is expected to move over southern Queensland
during Friday with thundery rain areas contracting to central and southeast
districts before clearing offshore late in the day or early evening. Fine
conditions are then expected across the state during the weekend with dry and
cool W to SW winds extending over most areas.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:10 pm EST
Monday.
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