Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Feb 20/12 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Warning Summary at issue time
Flood Warnings are current for various rivers and
streams.
For the latest warning information please check the Bureau's
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Weather Situation
A weakening ridge extends along the east coast of Queensland. An upper level
trough will approach far southwestern Queensland late today, with an associated
cold front also entering the southwest. A deep, moist E to NE wind flow extends
over the far northern tropics.
Forecast for the rest of Monday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms over the southern and southeast interior.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms over the northern tropics. More isolated
showers and possible thunderstorms over the far northwest of the state and along
the southern tropical and central coasts and adjacent inland. Fine elsewhere.
Moderate NW to NE winds in the south, ahead of a cooler SE change moving into
the southern inland border areas. Light to moderate SE to NE winds over the
tropics.
Forecast for Tuesday
The upper level trough will move eastwards into southeastern Queensland, and
combined with very humid airmass will lead to strong instability by the
afternoon. This will result in showers and thunderstorms developing over
southeastern Queensland and extending into central districts and the southern
interior south of about Longreach to Rockhampton during the day. Some of these
storms may be severe, particularly in the far south. Mostly fine conditions are
expected elsewhere over central districts and northwestern Queensland with only
isolated showers and possible thunderstorms. Isolated thunderstorms over the
southwest. Widespread showers and thunderstorms will continue through the
northeast tropics. Maximum temperatures will remain above average over much of
the state. Light to moderate NE to NW winds ahead of a fresh S to SE change over
the south.
Forecast for Wednesday
A surface trough will stagnate near the northern Sunshine Coast, with a
general SE to NE wind flow extending along the east coast. The upper trough will
contract off the southeast coast, while a new upper trough will intensify as it
moves into southwestern Queensland. This new trough will produce showers and
thunderstorms, and eventually thicken a cloud band over much of southern
Queensland, resulting in rain areas. Showers and thunderstorms will continue
through the northern tropics in the deep E to NE wind flow. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms are expected through central districts north of Emerald and the
southern tropics.
Forecast for Thursday
Some uncertainty exists with the movement of the upper trough, but it is
likely to remain slow moving and evolve into an upper low near southwestern
Queensland. Unstable conditions will persist over much of the state, and should
combine with a moist SE to NE wind flow to produce fairly widespread showers and
thunderstorms.
Forecast for Friday
the upper low should retreat westwards into northeastern South Australia,
with scattered shower and thunderstorm activity also contracting a little
westwards. Scattered showers should continue along the southeast coast, while a
few showers and thunderstorms are likely over the tropics.
Outlook for Saturday, Sunday and Monday
The upper low will most likely remain slow moving near southwestern
Queensland, while another will pass through southern Queensland. Unstable
conditions for much of the state will result in showers and thunderstorms for
many areas.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:45 am EST
Tuesday.
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