Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Sep 15/11 - 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 Cooktown.
A Strong Wind Warning is current for Northeast Gulf waters near Torres
Strait.
For the latest warning information please check the Bureau's
web site www.bom.gov.au/qld
Weather Situation
A broad high pressure system [1022hPa] is located across southern Queensland,
extending a ridge into northern Queensland and across the southern Coral Sea.
The high pressure system is expected to slowly move east and weaken over the
forecast period.
Forecast for the rest of Friday
Fine across most of the state with only isolated showers about the northeast
tropics.  Minimum temperatures to remain below average across most of the state
with light frost possible about the Granite belt. Maximum temperatures slightly
above average about the southern interior. Strong SE winds along the northeast
tropical coast north of Cooktown and through far northeastern Gulf waters.
Forecast for Saturday
The ridge of high pressure should weaken slightly with fine conditions
dominating across the state. Isolated showers again likely about the northeast
tropics with strong SE winds persisting about the northeast coast north of
Cooktown and in the northern Gulf. Very warm maximum temperatures across
southern Queensland.
Forecast for Sunday
The ridge of high pressure remains weak through southern Queensland. Fine
conditions will persist across most of the state with only isolated showers
about the east coast of Cape York Peninsula, though becoming cloudy about the
remaining northeast tropical coast. Very warm to hot in the west of the state
and across the south of the state.
Forecast for Monday
The high pressure system moves further east in the Coral Sea with a weak
trough entering the far southwest of the state late in the day. Fine conditions
will continue across most of the state. Moisture will increase about the central
coast, southern tropics and adjacent inland with some morning drizzle areas
likely. Isolated showers will also persist about the east coast of Cape York
Peninsula. Very warm to hot in the west and south of the state.
Outlook for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
The dry surface trough will remain over western districts before weakening on
Thursday. Isolated showers to remain about the tropical and central coasts and
fine for remaining parts. Above average daytime temperatures across Queensland,
especially in southern districts.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:10 pm EST
Friday.
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