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 strong upper trough lies over the southern inland of Queensland, and is expected to move eastwards and offshore on Sunday. A surface trough extends from near Yeppoon through central inland Queensland, and is expected to move slowly northwards. A firm ridge has developed along the southern Queensland coast, to the south of the trough. A more stable upper pattern should become established over southern Queensland during Sunday, before a new series of upper troughs begins to affect the state during the middle and later parts of next week.
Forecast for the rest of SaturdayShowers and thunderstorms are likely over northern parts of the state. 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 as a ridge builds along the east coast. Showers and thunderstorms should continue over the northern tropics. The slight chance of showers along the east coast south of Bowen.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 over 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, and one or two afternoon thunderstorms over the elevated terrain of the far southeast Darling Downs.Tuesday 16 DecemberA weak upper trough and surface trough combination should move eastwards over southern Queensland, and although the atmosphere will be relatively dry, it appears there will be sufficient moisture for some showers and thunderstorms to develop over much of the south and southeast inland. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the far north.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 pm EST Saturday.Product IDQ10700
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