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National Synoptic Situation
Well, it looks like our old friend, the high pressure ridge, is back in town, courtesy of a high pressure system chilling out in the Tasman Sea. This ridge isn't going anywhere for a while, so get ready to hang out with it for the next few days. But wait, there's more! A trough is coming to shake things up, making its way east across western and interior Queensland from Friday, and then crashing the party in southeastern and central Queensland over the weekend. This trough is expected to bring some much-needed shower and thunderstorm action as it struts its stuff eastwards. Mother Nature sure knows how to keep us on our toes!
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Friday, 18th October
Well, it seems like Mother Nature has decided to turn up the heat in the interior districts, with some areas experiencing extreme fire dangers. So, if you happen to be in the Channel Country, Maranoa, Warrego, or Central West, you might want to rethink that spontaneous bonfire you were planning. Stay safe out there, folks!
Saturday, 19th October
Well, it seems like we've got some isolated showers and the potential for thunderstorms spreading out like a fancy belt from northwestern Queensland to southeastern Queensland. Watch out, folks in the southeast - there's a chance of some serious thunderstorm action heading your way. For the rest of us, it's mostly sunny, so grab your shades and enjoy the show. Just be aware that those fresh and warm west to northwesterly winds could bring about some elevated fire dangers down in the southeastern interior. Temperatures are playing games with us, as per usual. They're above average south of Georgetown, reaching new heights around Capricornia and the southeast, and even in the interior. Mother nature sure knows how to keep us on our toes, doesn't she?
Sunday, 20th October
Looks like eastern Queensland, the Gulf of Carpentaria, and the Peninsula might get a little wet today. You might want to grab an umbrella if you're in those areas. And watch out for those isolated thunderstorms in the Gulf Country and eastern Queensland south of Ingham - you don't want to get caught in one of those! But don't worry, folks. The rest of the state is looking mostly sunny, so you can leave your raincoat at home. Just be prepared for temperatures that are above average in most areas, especially in central parts. If you're in the southeast, though, you might actually feel somewhat normal with daytime maxima tending near average. So enjoy the sunshine while you can - Mother Nature has a sense of humor, after all.
Monday, 21st October
Prepare yourselves for a sprinkle or two in eastern Queensland, the Gulf of Carpentaria, and the Peninsula. Don't be surprised if you hear a rumble of thunder in central eastern Queensland. Everywhere else, expect mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will be higher than usual in most areas, especially in the center where it's scorching hot. Along the east coast, temperatures will be more in line with what you'd expect. Stay cool, Queensland!
Region Round-up
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is feeling a bit indecisive today, with a mix of clouds and a chance of showers near the coast. Those winds are coming from the east at a breezy 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight, temperatures will be dropping to a range of 17 to 23 degrees, while daytime temperatures will be hitting a high of 28 to 35 degrees. So, get ready for a day of unpredictable weather, folks!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Cairns | 🌧 | 22 | 32 | Possible shower. |
Atherton | ⛅ | 17 | 28 | Partly cloudy. |
Cooktown | 🌧 | 24 | 31 | Possible shower. |
Innisfail | 🌧 | 21 | 30 | Shower or two. |
Mareeba | ⛅ | 19 | 32 | Mostly sunny. |
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Region Forecast: Looks like we've got a classic sunny day ahead with a minuscule chance of a shower creeping in near the coast in the AM. Don't worry though, the odds of rain elsewhere are practically non-existent. Expect light winds that will shift to a gentle northeasterly breeze of 15 to 20 km/h by midday, before calming down in the evening. Temperatures will drop to a mild 17 to 21 degrees overnight, while daytime highs will reach a toasty 29 to 35 degrees. So, get your sunscreen ready and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Townsville | ⛅ | 22 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Ayr | ⛅ | 20 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Ingham | 🌧 | 21 | 32 | Possible morning shower. |
Central Coast and Whitsundays
Region Forecast: Get ready for another scorching day, folks! Mother Nature is bringing us a delightful mix of sunshine and light winds, with a touch of northeasterly breezes in the middle of the day. Temperatures will be dropping to a balmy 17-20 overnight, so you might want to crack open a window for some fresh air. Daytime temperatures will be sizzling, reaching a toasty 29-34. Don't forget your sunscreen and stay hydrated out there!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Mackay | ☀️ | 19 | 30 | Sunny. |
Bowen | ☀️ | 21 | 30 | Sunny. |
Peninsula
Region Forecast: Looks like we've got a little sprinkle of rain up north in Coen, with just a slight chance of showers elsewhere. The winds will be playing a little game of musical chairs, starting off light in the morning before picking up to 15 to 25 km/h from the east. You might want to grab a sweater for the evening as temperatures drop to 20 to 25 degrees, but don't worry, things will heat up during the day with temperatures reaching a scorching 33 to 39 degrees. So, make sure to stay hydrated and maybe invest in some extra sunscreen. Mother Nature is feeling a bit indecisive today, so be prepared for anything!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Weipa | 🌧 | 24 | 36 | Shower or two. |
Coen | 🌧 | 25 | 31 | Shower or two. |
Palmerville | ⛅ | 20 | 39 | Mostly sunny. |
Thursday Island | ⛅ | 26 | 32 | Partly cloudy. |
Gulf Country
Region Forecast: Expect a touch of sunshine today, with a tiny possibility of a sprinkle near the east coast – but don't hold your breath elsewhere. Winds will play a game of musical chairs, starting from the northeast at a leisurely 15 to 20 km/h, before settling down to a light breeze. By morning, they'll switch it up to northwest to northeasterly at 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight, temperatures will take a nosedive to the low to mid 20s, while daytime temperatures will soar to the mid to high 30s. So, grab your sunscreen and get ready to sweat it out!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Normanton | ⛅ | 24 | 37 | Partly cloudy. |
Burketown | ⛅ | 23 | 36 | Partly cloudy. |
Doomadgee | ⛅ | 23 | 39 | Partly cloudy. |
Kowanyama | ⛅ | 25 | 37 | Mostly sunny. |
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders
Region Forecast: Prepare for a day of sunshine with a touch of whimsy as gentle winds shift from the east to the northeast at 15 to 25 km/h, before deciding to take a breather in the early afternoon. By evening, they will return with a light breeze at 15 to 20 km/h. As night falls, temperatures will cool to a pleasant 16 to 21 degrees, while daytime highs will soar to the mid to high 30s. So grab your sunscreen and shades, because it's going to be a scorcher out there!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Charters Towers | ⛅ | 18 | 34 | Mostly sunny. |
Georgetown | ☀️ | 19 | 38 | Sunny. |
Capricornia
Region Forecast: Prepare for a day of mostly sunny skies, with gentle breezes shifting to a northeasterly direction at 15 to 20 km/h. As the night falls, temperatures will drop to a range of 14 to 19 degrees, while the daytime will see highs between 29 and 34 degrees. It's a classic case of predictable weather, so nothing too exciting to report here!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Gladstone | ⛅ | 20 | 29 | Mostly sunny. |
Rockhampton | ⛅ | 19 | 32 | Mostly sunny. |
Biloela | ⛅ | 15 | 33 | Partly cloudy. |
Yeppoon | ☀️ | 19 | 27 | Sunny. |
Central Highlands and Coalfields
Region Forecast: Grab your sunglasses and sunscreen, folks! Mother nature is feeling a bit moody today. Expect a delightful mix of sunshine and thunderstorms in the southeast later on. Winds will be light in the morning, but don't be surprised if they kick up to a brisk northerly breeze of 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a cool 16 to 19 degrees, while daytime highs will reach the low to mid 30s. So, get ready for a rollercoaster of weather, because Mother nature likes to keep us on our toes!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Emerald | ⛅ | 18 | 35 | Mostly sunny. |
Clermont | ☀️ | 17 | 34 | Sunny. |
Moranbah | ☀️ | 16 | 34 | Sunny. |
Central West
Region Forecast: Looks like the sun will be shining bright today, unless you're in the southwest where you might get a surprise thunderstorm in the late afternoon. Winds will be doing a little dance, starting from the north and shifting to the northwest in the morning. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a cool 19-24 degrees, so make sure to bring a sweater if you're planning on stargazing. Daytime temperatures will reach a toasty 40 degrees, so you might want to reconsider that afternoon picnic.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Longreach | ⛅ | 23 | 40 | Mostly sunny. |
Barcaldine | ☀️ | 23 | 39 | Sunny. |
Winton | ☀️ | 22 | 40 | Sunny. |
North West
Region Forecast: Expect some sunshine today, with a small possibility of a shower in the southwest later on. Don't hold your breath for rain anywhere else though. There's a slight chance of a thunderstorm in the southwest, so keep your fingers crossed for some drama. Winds will be all over the place, starting off strong and then deciding to calm down by the end of the day. Temperatures will be dropping overnight, so get ready to snuggle up with a low of 21 to 26 degrees. Daytime temperatures could reach a scorching 40 degrees, so make sure to stay cool out there.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Mount Isa | ☀️ | 21 | 38 | Sunny. |
Channel Country
Region Forecast: Get ready to be hit with everything from showers to thunderstorms, possibly even a severe one if you're lucky! Winds will be all over the place, starting from the northwest and ending up in the west to southwesterly direction. Overnight temperatures will drop to the mid to high 20s, while daytime temperatures will soar into the mid to high 30s. It's a rollercoaster of weather out there, so buckle up and hold on tight!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Birdsville | 🌧 | 25 | 38 | Shower or two. |
Thargomindah | 🌧 | 26 | 36 | Shower or two. Possible storm. |
Maranoa and Warrego
Region Forecast: Looks like we've got some clouds rolling in, with a decent chance of showers later in the morning. Watch out for a potential thunderstorm, which might be a bit on the severe side down in the southwest. The winds are going to be all over the place, starting off from the north but then doing a little dance to the west and northwest before calming down in the evening. Temperatures are going to drop overnight, so make sure to grab an extra blanket, but during the day it's going to be scorching hot, reaching the mid to high 30s. So, be prepared for a bit of everything, because Mother Nature is feeling a bit unpredictable today.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Charleville | 🌧 | 23 | 37 | Possible late shower. |
Roma | 🌧 | 18 | 37 | Possible shower developing. |
St George | 🌧 | 20 | 35 | Possible shower developing. |
Cunnamulla | 🌧 | 26 | 35 | Possible shower. |
Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Region Forecast: Well, it seems like Mother Nature is feeling a bit indecisive today. We've got a mix of sun and clouds in the morning, followed by a possible shower or two in the afternoon and evening. And just to keep things interesting, there's also a chance of a thunderstorm later on. Hold onto your hats, folks, because we're in for some windy conditions. The winds will start out northeasterly at 15 to 25 km/h, then do a little dance to the north and northwesterly at 25 to 40 km/h. By early afternoon, they'll calm down to a more manageable 15 to 25 km/h. As for temperatures, it looks like we'll be cooling off overnight with lows between 13 and 19. But don't get too comfortable because daytime highs are expected to reach a sweltering 30 to 35. So grab your sunscreen and your umbrella, and let's see what kind of weather rollercoaster we're in for today!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Dalby | 🌧 | 15 | 33 | Late shower or two. |
Goondiwindi | 🌧 | 17 | 34 | Shower or two. Possible storm. |
Toowoomba | 🌧 | 15 | 29 | Late shower or two. |
Warwick | 🌧 | 12 | 30 | Shower or two. |
Stanthorpe | 🌧 | 10 | 26 | Shower or two developing. |
Wide Bay and Burnett
Region Forecast: Expect a generous serving of sunshine, with just a dash of showers possible down south in the evening. Winds will start off as light, but may decide to pick up a bit of speed to 15-25 km/h from the north in the morning. By late evening, they'll take a breather and become light once again. Night-time temperatures will cool down to a comfortably crisp 13-17 degrees, while daytime temperatures will be served piping hot between 29-34 degrees.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Bundaberg | ⛅ | 18 | 29 | Mostly sunny. |
Gympie | ⛅ | 14 | 32 | Partly cloudy. |
Hervey Bay | ⛅ | 18 | 27 | Mostly sunny. |
Kingaroy | ⛅ | 13 | 30 | Mostly sunny. |
Maryborough | ⛅ | 16 | 29 | Partly cloudy. |
Gayndah | ⛅ | 16 | 34 | Mostly sunny. |
Southeast Coast
Region Forecast: There's a slight chance of Mother Nature shedding a tear or two in the late afternoon and evening, possibly even throwing a tantrum with a thunderstorm in the Lockyer Valley. Don't worry, the winds will be light at first, then decide to pick up a bit in the morning. Temperatures will play a game of hide and seek, dropping to 13-16 overnight and then skyrocketing to 27-32 during the day. So, grab your umbrella and sunscreen, because you never know what mood Mother Nature will be in.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Beaudesert | 🌧 | 14 | 29 | Shower or two. |
Brisbane | 🌧 | 17 | 29 | Possible late shower. |
Gatton | 🌧 | 14 | 33 | Late shower or two. |
Ipswich | 🌧 | 13 | 31 | Late shower or two. |
Logan Central | 🌧 | 15 | 28 | Possible late shower. |
Maroochydore | ⛅ | 16 | 28 | Partly cloudy. |
Redcliffe | ⛅ | 17 | 27 | Partly cloudy. |
Surfers Paradise | 🌧 | 15 | 27 | Late shower or two. |
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