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National Synoptic Situation
So, it seems like a high is making its way across southeastern Australia, spreading a ridge over most of Queensland. This high is planning to take a leisurely stroll into the Tasman Sea starting on Monday, keeping the ridge firmly in place over the east coast. As a result, warmer northerly winds will be blowing across the state's interior. But wait, there's more! A trough and its trusty sidekick, the cloudband, might crash the party in western Queensland on Wednesday and then make their way eastward across the state towards the end of the week. Who knows, they might even decide to hit the east coast by Thursday or Friday. Just another thrilling week in the world of weather, folks!
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Monday, 23rd September
Looks like it's going to be a scorcher in the Gulf Country, North West, and Central West Districts. So, make sure to pack your sunscreen and stay hydrated. Mother Nature isn't messing around today!
Tuesday, 24th September
Prepare yourselves for a smattering of showers along the east coast north of Bundaberg, with a side of isolated showers and patchy rain areas popping up in the far west, west of Windorah to Mount Isa. The rest of the region can expect mostly sunny skies, but don't let that fool you - moderate to locally fresh northeast to northwesterly winds are blowing in, raising the fire danger in parts of western and interior Queensland. Temperatures are on the rise, with maximums above average and soaring to well above average in inland southern Queensland. Meanwhile, minimum temperatures are hanging around near or above average, but dipping slightly below average in the central and southeastern regions. Mother Nature sure has a sense of humor, doesn't she?
Wednesday, 25th September
Prepare yourselves, Queenslanders, for a delightful mix of rain, showers, and thunderstorms making their way across the western and southern parts of the state. Don't be surprised if you find yourself dodging raindrops from Cloncurry to Bollon. And for those in the far southwest, be prepared for showers and rain to potentially become the new normal. If you happen to be on the east coast north of Yeppoon, you might experience some isolated showers, which could turn into scattered showers north of Townsville. As for the rest of the state, expect partly cloudy skies to accompany you throughout the day. Thanks to some moderate to locally fresh northeast to northwesterly winds, be cautious of high fire dangers in certain parts of western and interior Queensland. Maximum temperatures are expected to be near or above average, especially in the western, central, and southern interior regions. Meanwhile, minimum temperatures will be near or slightly below average inland in central and southern Queensland, but above average elsewhere. So, as you sip your morning coffee and gaze out at the sky, just remember, Mother Nature has quite the sense of humor today.
Thursday, 26th September
Well, it seems like Queensland is in for a delightful mix of scattered showers and the exciting possibility of thunderstorms. This thrilling weather event will be making its way across western, central, and southern parts of the state, from Julia Creek to Emerald. Showers will be putting on quite a show, becoming widespread at times, with the added bonus of some rain over the southern and southeastern interior. But don't worry, if you're not in those areas, you might still get to experience some isolated showers. Except for those lucky folks in inland southern Cape York Peninsula, who will be missing out on the fun. As for temperatures, it looks like the maximum will be below average in the southwest, but above average elsewhere. And don't forget about the minimum temperature, which will be near or above average, especially over the interior where it will be well above average. So, get ready for a weather rollercoaster ride that will have you reaching for your umbrella and sunscreen at the same time!
Region Round-up
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Region Forecast: Get ready to sweat it out, because Mother Nature is turning up the heat today! Light winds will start off the day, but by morning they'll be blowing from the east at 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a balmy 14 to 18 degrees, with daytime highs scorching up to 25 to 32. So grab your sunscreen and stay hydrated, because it's going to be a hot one out there!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Cairns | ☁️ | 19 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Atherton | ☁️ | 13 | 26 | Mostly sunny. |
Cooktown | 🌤 | 21 | 30 | Sunny. |
Innisfail | 🌤 | 17 | 29 | Sunny. |
Mareeba | ☁️ | 15 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Region Forecast: Prepare for a day of sunshine and a touch of smoke haze in the morning. Expect gentle breezes that will transition to a more specific east to northeasterly direction at speeds of 20 to 30 km/h. Temperatures will dip to a cool 13 to 17 degrees overnight, only to climb back up to a balmy 27 to 32 degrees during the day.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Townsville | 🌤 | 17 | 29 | Sunny. |
Ayr | 🌤 | 15 | 29 | Sunny. |
Ingham | 🌤 | 16 | 29 | Sunny. |
Central Coast and Whitsundays
Region Forecast: Well, well, well, it seems like the sun has decided to grace us with its presence today. Expect some light winds in the morning that will transition to easterly breezes of 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a somewhat chilly 11 to 15 degrees, but fear not, as daytime temperatures will soar to a toasty 27 to 32 degrees. So, prepare yourself for a day of sunshine and warmth, my dear learners.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Mackay | 🌤 | 14 | 27 | Sunny. |
Bowen | 🌤 | 16 | 29 | Sunny. |
Peninsula
Region Forecast: Well, it appears we're in for some sunshine today, with gentle breezes turning to easterly winds of 20 to 30 km/h. Expect overnight temperatures to drop to a range of 15 to 23 degrees, while daytime temperatures soar to 32 to 39 degrees. So, grab your sunscreen and stay hydrated, unless you want to turn into a human popsicle.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Weipa | 🌤 | 21 | 37 | Sunny. |
Coen | 🌤 | 22 | 31 | Sunny. |
Palmerville | ☁️ | 14 | 39 | Mostly sunny. |
Thursday Island | ☁️ | 25 | 31 | Mostly sunny. |
Gulf Country
Region Forecast: Expect a delightful mix of sunshine and wind today, with a touch of easterly to southeasterly breezes at 20 to 30 km/h. Later on, those breezes will shift to the southeast and southwest at a calmer 15 to 20 km/h, before finally giving up and becoming light in the late evening. Temperatures will drop overnight to a cool 17-21 degrees, while daytime highs will soar into the mid to high 30s. It's like Mother Nature can't make up her mind - but hey, at least we'll all be sweating in style!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Normanton | ☁️ | 22 | 37 | Mostly sunny. |
Burketown | ☁️ | 21 | 35 | Mostly sunny. |
Doomadgee | 🌤 | 21 | 38 | Sunny. |
Kowanyama | 🌤 | 19 | 38 | Sunny. |
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders
Region Forecast: Another day, another chance to experience the joy of a sunny day with a side of patchy smoke haze in the southeast. Winds will be shifting from east to southeasterly in the morning to east to northeasterly in the afternoon, because why not keep things interesting? Overnight temperatures will drop to a cool 11 to 17 degrees, so be sure to grab an extra blanket. Daytime temperatures will reach a toasty 31 to 36 degrees, in case you were getting too comfortable. Enjoy the ride!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Charters Towers | 🌧 | 14 | 32 | Morning smoke then sunny. |
Georgetown | 🌤 | 18 | 36 | Sunny. |
Capricornia
Region Forecast: Well, it appears we have a classic case of sunshine with a side of fog down south in the morning. Don't be surprised if you catch a whiff of smoke haze as well. Winds will be making a guest appearance, starting off light and then picking up speed to a breezy easterly 15 to 25 km/h. But fear not, they'll calm down by the late evening just in time for bed. Temperatures are playing the old switcheroo, dropping to a cool 7 to 15 overnight and then skyrocketing to a toasty 30 during the day. It's like Mother Nature can't make up her mind, but hey, at least it keeps things interesting, right?
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Gladstone | 🌤 | 16 | 27 | Sunny. |
Rockhampton | 🌤 | 15 | 29 | Sunny. |
Biloela | ☁️ | 7 | 30 | Mostly sunny. |
Yeppoon | 🌤 | 17 | 25 | Sunny. |
Central Highlands and Coalfields
Region Forecast: Well, it appears that we can expect some sunshine today, with a touch of smoke haze in the south to add a bit of mystery to our morning. Winds will start off light, then decide to pick up to a breezy easterly 15 to 25 km/h before calming down again in the late evening. Temperatures will drop overnight to a chilly 7 to 11 degrees, so be prepared to snuggle up. Daytime temperatures will peak around a balmy 30 degrees, so get ready to break out the sunscreen and shades.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Emerald | 🌤 | 10 | 31 | Sunny. |
Clermont | 🌤 | 8 | 31 | Sunny. |
Moranbah | 🌤 | 10 | 32 | Sunny. |
Central West
Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is feeling a bit indecisive today, folks! We've got some southeasterly winds at 15 to 20 km/h in the morning, but don't get too comfortable because they'll become light early on. And just when you think you've got it figured out, bam! Easterly winds at 20 to 30 km/h will swoop in. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a crisp 9 to 13 degrees, so make sure to grab a blanket. Daytime temperatures will be in the low to mid 30s, so get ready to break out those summer clothes!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Longreach | 🌤 | 12 | 34 | Sunny. |
Barcaldine | 🌤 | 14 | 33 | Sunny. |
Winton | 🌤 | 11 | 35 | Sunny. |
North West
Region Forecast: Expect some sunshine today, with winds doing their little dance from the south to the southeast at a leisurely 15 to 20 km/h, before deciding to kick it up a notch to 20 to 30 km/h in the morning. By midday, they'll probably get tired and calm down. Temperatures will drop to a comfy 12 to 19 degrees overnight, but don't get too cozy because it's going to heat up to the mid 30s during the day. Time to break out the sunscreen and maybe a portable fan. Stay cool out there!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Mount Isa | ☁️ | 15 | 35 | Partly cloudy. |
Channel Country
Region Forecast: Prepare yourselves for a day of sunshine with a touch of whimsical breezes shifting from the east to the northeast at a speed of 20 to 30 km/h. By early afternoon, these winds will calm down and leave us in peace. Nighttime temperatures will dip between 8 and 14 degrees, while daytime temperatures soar to the low 30s.
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Birdsville | ☁️ | 11 | 32 | Mostly sunny. |
Thargomindah | 🌤 | 8 | 31 | Sunny. |
Maranoa and Warrego
Region Forecast: Well, it seems like we're in for a classic case of "light winds becoming east to northeasterly" in the morning, followed by a dramatic shift to "light winds" in the middle of the day. Overnight, temperatures will take a nosedive to a chilly 5 to 9 degrees, so you might want to dig out those extra blankets. Daytime temperatures will soar to a toasty 30 degrees, so be prepared for some serious sweating. It's all in a day's work for our unpredictable weather patterns!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Charleville | 🌤 | 8 | 31 | Sunny. |
Roma | 🌤 | 5 | 30 | Sunny. |
St George | 🌤 | 7 | 29 | Sunny. |
Cunnamulla | 🌤 | 8 | 30 | Sunny. |
Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Region Forecast: Get ready to break out the sunscreen and dust off your winter jacket, because it's going to be a wild ride of weather extremes! Expect some frost in the southeast in the morning, but don't worry, the sun will be shining bright all day. With light winds blowing, you'll have the perfect conditions to enjoy the high 20s temperatures. So grab your sunglasses and a scarf, because Mother Nature is feeling a bit indecisive today!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Dalby | 🌤 | 3 | 28 | Sunny. |
Goondiwindi | 🌤 | 5 | 28 | Sunny. |
Toowoomba | 🌤 | 9 | 25 | Sunny. |
Warwick | 🌤 | 2 | 28 | Sunny. |
Stanthorpe | 🌤 | 1 | 25 | Sunny. |
Wide Bay and Burnett
Region Forecast: Looks like Mother Nature is feeling a bit indecisive today, with a chance of fog in the early morning and some smoke haze inland. But don't worry, things will brighten up with a sunny day ahead. Be prepared for light winds that will shift to the east at 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day, before calming down in the evening. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a chilly 6 to 14 degrees, so you might want to grab an extra blanket. During the day, it will warm up to around 30 degrees, so make sure to pack some sunscreen if you're planning on basking in the sunshine. Just another day in the unpredictable world of weather forecasting!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Bundaberg | 🌤 | 14 | 28 | Sunny. |
Gympie | ☁️ | 11 | 28 | Mostly sunny. |
Hervey Bay | 🌤 | 15 | 27 | Sunny. |
Kingaroy | 🌤 | 5 | 27 | Sunny. |
Maryborough | ☁️ | 13 | 28 | Mostly sunny. |
Gayndah | 🌤 | 11 | 30 | Sunny. |
Southeast Coast
Region Forecast: Prepare yourself for a delightful mix of fog and smoke haze in the wee hours of the morning. Following this peculiar start, brace yourself for a day of sunshine and light winds, which will shift from east to northeasterly in the afternoon before calming down in the evening. As night falls, temperatures will dip to a cool 8 to 13 degrees, while daytime highs will climb into the mid to high 20s. Enjoy the show, my friends!
Location | Icon | Min Temp (°C) | Max Temp (°C) | Description |
Beaudesert | 🌤 | 10 | 29 | Sunny. |
Brisbane | 🌤 | 14 | 27 | Sunny. |
Gatton | 🌤 | 8 | 29 | Sunny. |
Ipswich | 🌤 | 9 | 30 | Sunny. |
Logan Central | 🌤 | 11 | 28 | Sunny. |
Maroochydore | 🌤 | 13 | 26 | Sunny. |
Redcliffe | 🌤 | 15 | 25 | Sunny. |
Surfers Paradise | 🌤 | 12 | 26 | Sunny. |
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