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National Synoptic Situation



It seems like a high in the Tasman Sea is flexing its muscles and creating a ridge that is dominating the eastern part of the state. However, this ridge is slowly losing its strength and will shift towards the northeast over the weekend. In its place, a trough will saunter into southwestern Queensland on Friday, lazily making its way through inland southern and central Queensland over the weekend. By Sunday, it might even reach the South East, where it could decide to hang around for a bit into early next week. And just when you thought it was safe, another trough might come waltzing in from the southeast by Tuesday next week. Mother nature sure knows how to keep us on our toes!

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Friday, 4th October

Hold onto your hats, Channel Country is in for a wild ride! The Gulf Country, Central West, North West, and Maranoa and Warrego Districts are also set to experience some pretty intense weather conditions. Time to batten down the hatches and maybe invest in a sturdy umbrella or two.

Saturday, 5th October

Today's weather report includes a delightful mix of isolated showers and thunderstorms in various regions of Queensland. The rainfall may be minimal, so no need to grab your umbrella just yet. You might encounter a stray shower in the northwest, central, southern, and southeastern interior, but don't worry, it won't ruin your day. In the southern Darling Downs and Granite Belt, showers are expected to be a bit more scattered, adding a touch of excitement to your day. Meanwhile, the western Gulf Country, northern Peninsula, and east coast north of Bowen may experience isolated showers, keeping things interesting for the locals. For those in South East Queensland, be on the lookout for isolated showers and the rare chance of a thunderstorm. In other areas, the sun will be shining bright, providing a perfect backdrop for your outdoor activities. Be cautious of the moderate to locally fresh northwesterly winds, as they may lead to high fire dangers in certain regions. Remember to stay safe and keep an eye out for any potential hazards. As for temperatures, expect them to be above average in central and southern Queensland, while remaining near average elsewhere. And don't forget about the minimum temperatures - they'll be below average in eastern districts, but slightly above average in southwestern Queensland. So grab a light jacket if you're heading out in the evening. In conclusion, enjoy the diverse weather patterns that Queensland has to offer today. Whether you're dodging isolated showers or basking in the sunshine, there's never a dull moment in the world of weather forecasting.

Sunday, 6th October

Looks like we've got some scattered showers and thunderstorms hanging around in the northwest, central, and southern interior. There's a chance of some light rain, but don't get your hopes up too high. In southeast Queensland, south of Bundaberg, we might see some isolated showers and even a thunderstorm or two. Up north, near Ingham, there's a chance of some showers along the tropical coast. Everywhere else, it's looking mostly sunny. Temperatures are on the rise across most of the state, with some areas in southeastern Queensland reaching well above average. But don't worry, if you're in Far North Queensland, you'll be spared from the heat. Overnight, temperatures will be a bit cooler than usual in central and northeastern Queensland. So there you have it, a mixed bag of weather for Queensland. Just another day in paradise, right?

Monday, 7th October

Get your umbrellas ready, folks! There's a chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms in central and southeast Queensland, south of Springsure to Gladstone and east of Texas. Up in the northeast tropical coast, north of Ingham, we might see some isolated showers turning into scattered ones north of Coen. But fear not, as it will mostly be sunny elsewhere. Temperatures are expected to be above average across most of the state, especially in southeastern Queensland where it will be well above average. However, in central and northeastern Queensland, we can expect minimum temperatures to be below average, with temperatures near or slightly above average elsewhere. So, if you're in central or southeastern Queensland, be prepared for some wet weather and above-average temperatures. In the meantime, stay dry and enjoy the sunshine wherever you are!



Region Round-up

North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

Region Forecast: Get your sunglasses ready, folks, because it's going to be mostly sunny with just a slight chance of a shower. Don't worry too much about the rain, though - the winds will be blowing east to southeasterly at a breezy 25 to 35 km/h. You might want to grab a light jacket for the evening, as temperatures will be dropping to between 14 and 21 degrees overnight. During the day, it'll warm up to a balmy 24 to 31 degrees. So, enjoy the sunshine and don't forget your sunscreen!

Location

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Min Temp (°C)

Max Temp (°C)

Description

Cairns

21

29

Partly cloudy.

Atherton

15

24

Partly cloudy.

Cooktown

23

29

Partly cloudy.

Innisfail

🌧

20

28

Shower or two.

Mareeba

17

28

Partly cloudy.

Herbert and Lower Burdekin

Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is feeling a bit indecisive today. There's a slight chance of a shower near the coast, so if you happen to be by the water, you might get a surprise sprinkle. But don't worry, the rest of us will be staying dry with near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds will be doing their own little dance, starting off east to southeasterly before switching it up to east to northeasterly. So if you're feeling a bit lost with all these directions, just know that it'll be breezy at 15 to 25 km/h during the morning and early afternoon. As for temperatures, it's going to be a bit of a rollercoaster. Overnight, we'll be chilling between 14 and 19 degrees, but once the sun comes out, it'll be heating up to 26 to 31 degrees. So make sure to dress in layers, because you never know what Mother Nature has up her sleeve.

Location

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Min Temp (°C)

Max Temp (°C)

Description

Townsville

19

29

Partly cloudy.

Ayr

17

28

Partly cloudy.

Ingham

🌧

20

29

Possible shower.

Central Coast and Whitsundays

Region Forecast: Expect some clouds today, with a tiny possibility of a morning shower. Winds will be all over the place, starting from the east and southeasterly at 15 to 25 km/h, then cranking up to 30 km/h before calming down to east to northeasterly at 15 to 20 km/h. Temperatures will drop overnight to a cozy 13 to 18 degrees, while daytime highs will reach the balmy mid to high 20s. So, basically, grab your umbrella just in case, hold onto your hats, and enjoy the rollercoaster ride of weather we have in store for you!

Location

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Min Temp (°C)

Max Temp (°C)

Description

Mackay

🌧

18

26

Possible morning shower.

Bowen

18

28

Partly cloudy.

Peninsula

Region Forecast: Expect a sprinkle near the east coast, but don't hold your breath for rain anywhere else. Winds will be gusting from the east at a brisk pace, so hold onto your hats. Nighttime temperatures will drop to a relatively comfortable range, while daytime temperatures will soar to levels that might make you question your choice of attire.

Location

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Min Temp (°C)

Max Temp (°C)

Description

Weipa

☀️

21

36

Sunny.

Coen

22

30

Partly cloudy.

Palmerville

☀️

17

37

Sunny.

Thursday Island

🌩

25

31

Windy. Mostly sunny.

Gulf Country

Region Forecast: Looks like we've got a bit of a mixed bag on our hands today. We've got some sun, a slight chance of a shower down south, and near zero chance of rain anywhere else. Oh, and there's a slight chance of a thunderstorm out west. Winds will be coming from all different directions, so hold onto your hats. Overnight, temperatures will drop to between 19 and 23 degrees, while daytime temperatures will reach the mid to high 30s. So, grab your sunscreen and your umbrella, folks. It's going to be a wild ride.

Location

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Min Temp (°C)

Max Temp (°C)

Description

Normanton

☀️

24

37

Sunny.

Burketown

20

34

Mostly sunny.

Doomadgee

20

37

Partly cloudy.

Kowanyama

☀️

21

37

Sunny.

Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders

Region Forecast: Expect a delightful mix of sunshine and breezy winds today, with a touch of east to northeasterly charm at 20 to 30 km/h. In the middle of the day, the winds will do a little dance and shift to east to southeasterly at 15 to 25 km/h, before returning to their original east to northeasterly direction in the evening. Overnight, temperatures will cool down to a pleasant 14 to 19 degrees, while daytime temperatures will soar to a toasty 30 to 37 degrees. It's a weather rollercoaster out there, so hold on to your hats and sunscreen!

Location

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Min Temp (°C)

Max Temp (°C)

Description

Charters Towers

14

31

Mostly sunny.

Georgetown

☀️

18

35

Sunny.

Capricornia

Region Forecast: Looks like we've got a classic case of partly cloudy skies today, with a slight chance of a shower hanging out by the coast. Don't get your hopes up for rain anywhere else though - chances are pretty much zilch. Winds will be doing their thing, coming in from the east to southeasterly at a breezy 15 to 25 km/h, then switching it up to northeasterly at 15 to 20 km/h in the afternoon. As night falls, temperatures will drop to a cool 9 to 16 degrees, while daytime will see us reaching for those mid to high 20s. So grab your sunscreen and your umbrella, because this weather's got a little bit of everything - except for a downpour.

Location

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Min Temp (°C)

Max Temp (°C)

Description

Gladstone

16

26

Mostly sunny.

Rockhampton

16

27

Partly cloudy.

Biloela

9

29

Mostly sunny.

Yeppoon

18

24

Partly cloudy.

Central Highlands and Coalfields

Region Forecast: Get ready to bask in the glow of the sun today, as gentle breezes from the east to northeast will be joining the party at a leisurely pace of 15 to 20 km/h. However, don't be surprised if they decide to pick up the pace to 15 to 25 km/h in the morning - they must have had their coffee. As the night falls, temperatures will be dropping to a cool 10 to 14 degrees, giving you the perfect excuse to snuggle up in your cozy blankets. During the day, temperatures will be soaring to around 30 degrees, so make sure to have your sunscreen handy to avoid turning into a lobster.

Location

Icon

Min Temp (°C)

Max Temp (°C)

Description

Emerald

14

29

Mostly sunny.

Clermont

12

30

Mostly sunny.

Moranbah

13

30

Partly cloudy.

Central West

Region Forecast: Another beautiful day in store for us, with the added bonus of a potential thunderstorm to spice things up in the afternoon and evening out west. Be prepared for some gusty northeasterly winds reaching speeds of 25 to 40 km/h, but don't worry, they'll calm down as the evening progresses. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a comfortable 14 to 19 degrees, with daytime temperatures peaking at a toasty 30 to 36 degrees. So grab your sunscreen and your umbrella, and enjoy the day!

Location

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Min Temp (°C)

Max Temp (°C)

Description

Longreach

☀️

18

34

Sunny.

Barcaldine

☀️

17

32

Sunny.

Winton

☀️

18

35

Sunny.

North West

Region Forecast: Ah, another thrilling day in the unpredictable world of weather forecasting! Expect a delightful sunny morning, followed by the potential excitement of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. The winds will be putting on a show, starting off east to northeasterly at a leisurely 15 to 20 km/h before kicking it up a notch to north to northeasterly at 25 to 35 km/h in the morning. By early afternoon, they'll calm down and become light. As night falls, temperatures will cool down to a cozy 18 to 21 degrees, while during the day, you can look forward to experiencing the thrilling highs of the mid to high 30s. So, buckle up and prepare for a rollercoaster ride of weather shenanigans!

Location

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Min Temp (°C)

Max Temp (°C)

Description

Mount Isa

☀️

17

37

Sunny.

Channel Country

Region Forecast: Expect some sunshine today, with a small possibility of rain. There's even a slight chance of a thunderstorm, especially in the south - so hold onto your hats! Winds will be all over the place, starting from the northeast and ending up in the northwest. Temperatures will be dropping overnight, so make sure to grab a blanket. Daytime temperatures will be scorching, so don't forget your sunscreen - you'll need it with highs reaching 35 to 40 degrees. Enjoy the weather rollercoaster!

Location

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Min Temp (°C)

Max Temp (°C)

Description

Birdsville

☀️

22

39

Sunny.

Thargomindah

🌧

21

35

Possible storm.

Maranoa and Warrego

Region Forecast: Well, it seems like we may have a little sprinkle down in the southwest later on, but don't get too excited - the rest of us will probably stay dry. And hey, there's a slight chance of a thunderstorm, so if you're feeling lucky, maybe grab your umbrella just in case. Winds will be doing their thing, starting in the northeast and then switching to the north, because why not keep us on our toes? Temperatures will be dropping overnight, so snuggle up between 10 and 18 degrees, before spiking back up to a toasty 28 to 34 during the day. So, basically, expect the unexpected, as per usual.

Location

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Min Temp (°C)

Max Temp (°C)

Description

Charleville

15

30

Mostly sunny.

Roma

☀️

10

29

Sunny.

St George

13

29

Partly cloudy.

Cunnamulla

16

32

Partly cloudy.

Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Region Forecast: Get out your winter coats and sunglasses, folks! The Granite Belt is going to be rocking some frosty patches in the morning. Keep an eye out for those east to northeasterly winds, they'll be shifting to the north and picking up some speed as the day goes on. By midday, it'll be calm as a cucumber. Temperatures will be dropping to the single digits overnight, but don't worry, we'll be back in the 20s during the day. Just another day in paradise, right?

Location

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Min Temp (°C)

Max Temp (°C)

Description

Dalby

☀️

7

26

Sunny.

Goondiwindi

☀️

10

27

Sunny.

Toowoomba

☀️

9

23

Sunny.

Warwick

☀️

4

26

Sunny.

Stanthorpe

☀️

2

23

Sunny.

Wide Bay and Burnett

Region Forecast: Get ready for a mostly sunny day, folks! There's a slight chance of a shower near the coast, but don't count on it anywhere else. Expect light winds in the morning, shifting to a gentle east to northeasterly breeze by midday. Temperatures will drop to a cool 7 to 13 degrees overnight, but don't worry - you'll be back in the mid to high 20s during the day. So grab your sunscreen and shades, and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts!

Location

Icon

Min Temp (°C)

Max Temp (°C)

Description

Bundaberg

13

26

Mostly sunny.

Gympie

11

26

Mostly sunny.

Hervey Bay

15

25

Partly cloudy.

Kingaroy

☀️

6

25

Sunny.

Maryborough

12

26

Partly cloudy.

Gayndah

☀️

10

28

Sunny.

Southeast Coast

Region Forecast: Well, it seems like we've got some sunshine in store for us today, with a slight possibility of fog hanging around the southern border in the wee hours of the morning. The winds will be light, so no need to worry about your hat blowing away. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a cozy 7 to 13 degrees, while during the day, we can expect highs ranging from the low to high 20s. So grab your sunscreen and get ready to bask in that Vitamin D!

Location

Icon

Min Temp (°C)

Max Temp (°C)

Description

Beaudesert

☀️

8

26

Sunny.

Brisbane

☀️

13

25

Sunny.

Gatton

☀️

8

27

Sunny.

Ipswich

☀️

7

27

Sunny.

Logan Central

☀️

10

25

Sunny.

Maroochydore

13

24

Mostly sunny.

Redcliffe

14

23

Mostly sunny.

Surfers Paradise

☀️

12

24

Sunny.



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Wally's Weather provides professionally researched data and information. Andrew aka 'Wally' has over 20 years of experience in meteorology research and data analysis. In 2023 finished top 4 for the AMOS national weather forecasting competition. The content here is provided as educational information aimed at providing the community and businesses with the tools required to determine local-based forecasts. IMPORTANT: The forecasts and information posted should never be used on their own to make business decisions as local influences.


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