Queensland
Wed 9:00 am EST
Cloud over western QLD near a trough is causing isolated showers and storms. Thick cloud over the tropics with a low and monsoon trough is generating heavy rain and thunder. Low cloud along the east coast with onshore winds is causing isolated showers. Mostly sunny elsewhere.
Coastal wind warning
Issued at 03:42AM on Wednesday 7 January 2009
Cancellation: Strong Wind Warning for Bowen to Sandy Cape.
Flood warning
Issued at 09:32AM on Wednesday 7 January 2009
Flood Warning for the Georgina River and Burke Rivers
Flood warning
Issued at 10:45AM on Tuesday 6 January 2009
Flood Warning for the Nicholson, Gregory, Leichhardt, Cloncurry and Flinders Rivers
State Centres Forecast
BrisbaneMostly sunny |
20 - 31 |
 |
BundabergMostly cloudy |
23 - 32 |
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CairnsMostly cloudy |
24 - 32 |
|
Gold CoastIncreasing sunshine |
21 - 29 |
 |
LongreachThunderstorms |
23 - 34 |
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MackayPossible shower |
25 - 30 |
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Mt IsaPossible thunderstorm |
23 - 34 |
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RockhamptonClearing shower |
23 - 33 |
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Sunshine CoastIncreasing sunshine |
23 - 29 |
|
ToowoombaMostly sunny |
17 - 27 |
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TownsvilleMostly cloudy |
25 - 32 |
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Four Day Outlook
| Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rain and storms over the northern tropics. Dry and hot in the south. Coastal sea breezes. | Late thundery change southeast. Rain and storms persisting over northern tropics. | Rain and storms over the northern tropics. Odd shower over the SE coast. | Rain and storms over the tropics and west. Odd shower along the east coast. |
Yesterday's Temperature
| Minimum: | Stanthorpe, QLD | 15.0°C |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum: | Thargomindah, QLD | 33.5°C |
Coastal Waters
Capricornia
SE winds at 20/25 knots decreasing to 15/20 knots. Isolated showers. Sea: Up to 2.2 m
Central Coast
SE winds at 15/20 knots. Isolated showers. Sea: Up to 1.7 m
Fraser Is Waters
SE/E winds at 15/20 knots. Isolated showers. Sea: Up to 1.6 m
Great Barrier Reef
SE winds at 15/20 knots. Isolated showers. Sea: Up to 1.7 m
Hervey Bay
SE winds at 10/15 knots increasing to 15/20 knots by late morning. Isolated showers. Sea: Up to 1.5 m
Keppel Bay
Thursday: SW to SE winds 10/15 knots increasing to 20/30 knots on Friday mainly in outer waters. Sea: Up to 2.5 m
Moreton Bay
SE/E winds at 10/15 knots tending NE'ly in the afternoon. An early shower. Sea: Up to 0.7 m
North Tropical Waters
S/SE winds at 10/15 knots with inshore afternoon NE seabreezes at 10/15 knots. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Sea: Up to 1.2 m
Northeast Gulf
NW/W winds 10/15 knots, reaching 15/20 knots north of Weipa. Showers and thunderstorms. Sea: Up to 1.7 m
Peninsula Waters
NW/SW winds 10/15 knots, reaching 15/20 knots near Torres Strait. Inshore afternoon NE seabreezes at 10/15 knots. Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Sea: Up to 1.6 m
Southeast Coast
SE/E winds at 10/15 knots with inshore afternoon NE seabreezes at 10/15 knots. Isolated early showers. Sea: Up to 1.2 m
Southeast Gulf
N/NW winds at 10/15 knots. Showers and thunderstorms. Sea: Up to 1.4 m
Tropical Waters
SE winds at 10/15 knots with inshore afternoon NE seabreezes at 15/20 knots. Isolated showers. Sea: Up to 1.4 m
