Australia -- Queensland Weather Update

MELBOURNE - Dec 12/14 - SNS -- The current forecast for the state of Queensland was released by Australia's Bureau of Meteorology.

Weather Situation
A deepening trough extends from western Queensland towards the southeast, and generally move to the northeast in the next day or two. A low pressure system is likely to develop off the Capricorn coast during Saturday and move further offshore. A humid and unstable airmass lies over much of the state near and north of the trough. A relatively strong upper trough is moving slowly eastwards over the southern and central interior before moving off the coast later on Saturday.
Forecast for the rest of FridayShowers and thunderstorms are likely over much of the state, possible severe in the vicinity of the Central West and southern Central Highlands. Possible showers over southeastern parts. Fine and mostly clear in the southwest and far southern areas. Moderate northwesterly winds over the tropics, tending southeast to southwesterly over the south of the state.Saturday 13 DecemberShowers and thunderstorms are likely over northern parts of the state. Showers tending to rain with possible thunderstorms in central Queensland and towards the Wide Bay and Burnett district, with some heavy falls possible Fine and mostly clear in the west and southern interior. Moderate west to northwesterly winds over the tropics, tending southeast to southwesterly over the south of the state and reaching fresh to strong about the southern coast.Fire Danger -  Very High in the Herbert and Lower Burdekin district.Sunday 14 DecemberThe upper trough is expected to contract offshore of the southern coast, with a cooler more stable airmass spreading over most of southern Queensland. Showers and thunderstorms should continue over the tropics. The slight chance of showers over eastern districts elsewhere.Monday 15 DecemberA much more stable upper pattern should spread over most of Queensland. This, combined with a southerly surface airflow and a drier airmass becoming established over the south of the state should lead to mostly fine conditions returning to sub-tropical Queensland, with showers and thunderstorms mostly confined to the the far north. The slight chance of some light showers about the exposed east coast.Tuesday 16 DecemberA weak upper trough and surface trough combination may move over the west of the state, with some showers and thunderstorms possible over the southern interior and western areas, and becoming more likely in the far north. Possible showers extending into the southeast.Wednesday until FridayThe weak upper trough and surface trough should shift eastwards during Wednesday before a stronger system moves through southern Queensland on Friday. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue over northern Queensland for the outlook period. Showers and storms are expected over inland parts, particularly near the upper troughs. Showers and possible storms over eastern Queensland.The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:30 am EST Saturday.Product IDQ10700
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