Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Jun 30/12 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Warning Summary at issue time
For the latest warning information please check the Bureau's
web site www.bom.gov.au/qld
Weather Situation
A low [1004 hPa] over the northern Tasman Sea will continue to move to the
east southeast away from the coast. A strong high pressure system will develop
into central Australia during over the next few days. This high will extend a
firm ridge across most of the state well into next week.
Forecast for the rest of Saturday
Fine in most areas, with only isolated light showers about the east coast
north of about Cairns. Light to moderate SW to SE winds.
Forecast for Sunday
Fine over most of the state, with just isolated light showers over eastern
Cape York Peninsula. Early morning frosts about the southeast and central and
southern interior. Moderate to fresh SW to SE winds.
Forecast for Monday
A firm ridge extend across the state and will continue to circulate dry SW to
SE winds across most areas. The dry air will spread well northwards into the
tropics, with cool to cold mornings in most parts, and widespread morning frosts
over central and southern Queensland. Isolated showers in the SE'ly trade wind
flow over eastern Cape York Peninsula, and a light morning shower possible about
Fraser Island. Winds will remain strong about the southeast Gulf of Carpentaria
and along the east coast north of Cardwell.
Forecast for Tuesday
The high will reorganise over South Australia and the Great Australian Bight,
and maintain a firm ridge across most of Queensland. Dry SW to SE winds will
continue to affect most of the state, with the dry air extending into the
northern tropics. Cool to cold mornings will occur in most parts with widespread
frosts over central and southern Queensland and possibly occurring on the
Atherton Tableland to the west of Cairns. Isolated SE trade showers will occur
about the east coast north of cooktown. Winds will remain strong about the
southeast Gulf of Carpentaria and along the east coast north of Innisfail.
Forecast for Wednesday
The large high pressure system will continue to strengthen an remain
slow-moving near Adelaide, with a firm ridge persisting into Queensland. Dry air
will remain in place over much of the state, leading to fine, cool but mostly
sunny day. A light shower or two should continue about far northern Cape York
Peninsula, and gradually moistening southerly flow about the far southeast may
lead to a light shower or two about Fraser Island. Strong winds are likely to
continue about the coastal waters north of Innisfail and in the southeast Gulf
of Carpentaria.
Outlook for Thursday, Friday and Saturday
The high will remain slow-moving during the forecast period while gradually
weakening. It will direct mostly dry S to SE winds across the state, with fine
conditions continuing in most areas. Isolated showers will gradually return to
exposed parts of the east coast and islands. Frosts will continue to be
widespread over much of the interior and inland coastal districts. Temperatures
generally will remain below average across most of the state.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:45 am EST
Sunday.
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