Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - May 28/13 - 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 has been issued for east coast waters
from Torres Strait to Sandy Cape.
For the latest warning information please check the Bureau's
web site www.bom.gov.au/qld
Weather Situation
A large high [1033 hPa] in the Tasman Sea will move slowly eastwards across
the Tasman Sea during the next few days, extending a ridge over much of
Queensland.
Forecast for the rest of Wednesday
Scattered showers about most of the east coast, with isolated showers
extending further inland into the southern tropical interior, central and
southern interior. Morning drizzle areas are also possible in the east,
particularly about the ranges. Western areas should remain fine and mostly
sunny. Moderate SE to NE winds, fresh to strong about the east coast.
Forecast for Thursday
The high pressure system will continue to move eastwards across the Tasman
Sea, approaching New Zealand late in the day. Fresh to strong east to
southeasterly winds will continue to feed isolated to scattered showers onto the
east coast and adjacent eastern districts, with isolated showers extending
further inland into the southern and central interior. Showers are expected to
be widespread about the North Tropical Coast. Western districts should remain
fine and mostly sunny although a weak upper trough approaching Western Australia
is likely to lead to increasing cloud over the southwest of the state with
little, if any, rainfall.
Forecast for Friday
The high pressure system north of New Zealand will being to weaken as it
moves slowly east. The upper trough over Western Australia will continue to
increase cloud over southwestern Queensland, though little if any rain is
expected.  Fresh to strong east to southeasterly winds will continue to feed
isolated to scattered showers onto the east coast and adjacent eastern
districts, with isolated showers extending further inland into the southern and
central interior. Fine and mostly sunny conditions will continue over the
remaining districts.
Forecast for Saturday
The high near New Zealand will rapidly weaken as another high builds in the
Great Australian Bight. The onshore flow about the east coast will ease but
should maintain isolated showers about the east coast. The upper trough will
move to the east bringing cloudy conditions to the southwest of state and
possibly areas of light rain. Fine and mostly sunny weather will be maintained
over the remaining districts.
Outlook for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
The upper trough will slowly move east and as it approaches the Tasman Sea a
surface low will develop off the southern New South Wales coast. Both the upper
trough and surface low will then move east towards New Zealand. As the northern
part of the upper trough moves over Queensland it may  bring areas of light rain
to southern districts.  Meanwhile the high over the Great Australian Bight will
move slowly east, directing a drier air mass into the state. This will result in
fine and sunny weather returning to most eastern and southern districts on
Sunday and Monday.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:10 pm EST
Wednesday.
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