Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Jul 11/12 - 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 high pressure system [1035 hPa] over New Zealand extends a weakening ridge
into eastern Queensland. A trough off the tropical east coast is expected to
weaken and move onshore on Thursday. A new major upper trough will develop into
central Australia during today.
Forecast for the rest of Thursday
Generally cloudy with scattered showers and rain areas east of about
Townsville to St George, with some moderate falls possible about the southern
tropical cost and far southern Darling Downs. Isolated showers over remaining
eastern districts, and isolated showers and thunderstorms developing over the
southwest during the day.  Moderate SE winds over the northern tropics, tending
mostly moderate E to NE elsewhere.
Forecast for Friday
Mostly cloudy, with showers, rain areas and isolated thunderstorms over much
of the state, although remaining fine over the far northwest. Some moderate to
locally heavy falls possible over the southeast and southern inland.    Mostly
moderate E to NE winds, ahead of a moderate SW to S change over the far
southwest.
Forecast for Saturday
The upper level trough will continue to move slowly northeastwards during the
day with fine conditions eventually spreading to the far southwest of the state
as a much drier and cooler air mass spreads into the area. Cloud and rain areas
and a few thunderstorms will persist over most of the state, although it should
remain fine over the far northwest.
Forecast for Sunday
The upper level trough will begin to weaken, although it will continue to
maintain cloud and rain areas over most central and eastern parts of the state.
Drier weather should spread across the southern parts of the state as dryer air
moves in from the southwest.
Outlook for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
The upper trough should continue to weaken, with the rain band over central
parts of the state tending to dissipate. A new ridge will develop along the east
coast as a high moves east across New South Wales, and the strengthening SE
trade winds are likely to produce isolated to scattered showers along the east
coast, spreading further inland to the eastern interior during the days. Fine
conditions should persist in the south, with early frost areas likely to return
to the southeast interior.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:10 pm EST
Thursday.
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