Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Aug 1/12 - 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 approaching southeast Australia is expected to weaken as it moves
northeast. A low pressure system in the Tasman Sea will remain slow moving and
weaken slightly.
Forecast for the rest of Wednesday
Fine, cool and sunny conditions over most of the state apart from isolated
showers about the northeast tropical coast, north of Cooktown. Moderate to fresh
SE winds over the tropics, light to moderate SW to SE winds over the remainder.
Forecast for Thursday
Continuing dry over most of the state apart from isolated showers about the
northeast tropical coast, north of Cooktown. A cold morning over the southern
districts with widespread early frost over central and southern districts.
Moderate to fresh SE winds over the tropics, tending mostly light to moderate SW
to SE over the remainder.
Forecast for Friday
The weak high now enters southeast Queensland bringing lighter winds. Some
high cloud developing near the southern border but no rain. Remaining dry over
most of the state apart from isolated showers in the northeast tropics,
extending south to about Cardwell during the morning. A cold morning with
widespread early frost over central and southern districts. Frost may be reduced
near the far southern border due to high cloud.
Forecast for Saturday
A broad ridge of high pressure remains through central Australia and into
southern Queensland. The high cloud has cleared out to sea and sunny skies
remain. Widespread early frost over central and southern districts. Dry through
most of the state apart from isolated showers about the northeast tropical
coast, north of Cooktown.
Forecast for Sunday
A broad ridge of high pressure remains over southern Queensland. Dry across
much of the state with isolated showers about the northeast tropical coast,
north of Cooktown. A cold morning with widespread morning frosts over central
and southern districts.
Outlook for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Little change in the pattern for Monday and Tuesday as the high strengthens
over eastern Queensland.  Dry over much of the state  expect for isolated
showers about the northeast tropics. Morning frosts contracting slightly towards
the southeast interior. Winds are likely to turn more onshore on Wednesday
leading to isolated showers developing along the east coast.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:45 am EST
Thursday.
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