Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Jun 25/12 - 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 between
Torres Strait to Cardwell.
A Strong Wind Warning is current for coastal waters between St Lawrence and
Burnett Heads.
A Strong Wind Warning has been issued for coastal waters between Sandy Cape and
Double Island Point, including Hervey Bay, for Tuesday.
A Strong Wind Warning is current for southeast Gulf of Carpentaria waters for
today.
For the latest warning information please check the Bureau's
web site www.bom.gov.au/qld
Weather Situation
A high [1035 hPa] over South Australia extends a ridge across New South
Wales. The high will move slowly into Victoria on Tuesday while an upper level
trough will move across southern Queensland. A surface trough over the western
Coral Sea is expected to deepen during the next couple of days.
Forecast for the rest of Monday
Cloudy and cold over many eastern districts with showers, light rain and
drizzle areas. Isolated showers over the northeast tropics. Dry in the west and
through southern districts. Strong winds about parts of the east coast and in
the southern Gulf this morning. Moderate to fresh SE winds about the remainder
of the east coast and over the tropics. Moderate to fresh SE winds over the
interior.
Forecast for Tuesday
The high moves into Victoria while the upper level trough progresses through
southern Queensland. Rain areas develop further over eastern districts and
extend south a little. Showers or drizzle further north over the eastern central
districts and isolated showers generally over the northeast tropics. Dry
through the west and south. Chilly again in the south during the morning with
extensive early frost. Cold day temperatures again through eastern districts
associated with the rain area. Strong winds persisting about the Capricorn
coast.
Forecast for Wednesday
The high pressure system moves towards the southeast coast of New South Wales
while the upper level trough enters southeast Queensland. Rain areas contracting
to the southeast region with possible moderate falls near the coast. Extensive
showers or drizzle further north over the eastern interior. Isolated showers
generally over the northeast tropics. Fine and sunny weather to the west and
south. Early frost contracting to the southern Maranoa and Warrego districts.
Strong SE winds persisting about the Capricorn and Wide Bay coasts.
Forecast for Thursday
The high eventually moves out over the southern Tasman Sea while the upper
level trough weakens on the southeast coast. Rain areas contracting to the Gold
Coast, isolated showers remaining over the greater southeast region. Isolated
showers decreasing about the east coast generally. Fine and sunny over the
interior.
Outlook for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
A new trough moves through Queensland on Friday and reaches the southeast
coast late in the day. Possible isolated showers remaining over the southeast
ahead of the change. Dry and cooler weather developing over the remainder of the
state with S to SW winds. Eventually dry over most districts with isolated
showers remaining in the northeast tropics.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:10 pm EST
Monday.
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