According to Glenn Adamus Photography, regions within Queensland’s central interior and north-west may experience localized heavy rainfall today.
The southern regions of the state are expected to enjoy predominantly sunny conditions until Sunday, when there is a potential for coastal showers to develop.
A shift in storm activity is anticipated, moving from the interior towards the far northern areas over the weekend and into the following week.
As northern Queensland braces for additional rainfall this weekend, the southern half of the state will conclude the school holidays under clear skies.
The southeastern part of Queensland will witness slightly elevated temperatures and sunny weather until Sunday, although the central interior and north-west may be affected by localized heavy rainfall, with totals ranging from 50 to 100 millimeters expected on Friday.
Senior meteorologist Felim Hanniffy from the Bureau of Meteorology noted that regions west of Longreach, including areas around Mount Isa, will be particularly impacted.
He added that as the weekend progresses, the likelihood of storms will diminish, with showers and thunderstorms concentrating more in the interior and extending towards the far north. “We can anticipate widespread occurrences, especially over the northern peninsula,” he remarked.
Hanniffy pointed out that some areas along the north tropical coast have already recorded rainfall totals between 50 to nearly 100 millimeters, indicating that the focus of rainfall will shift to the interior on Saturday.
He mentioned that while some regions may continue to experience rain, the chances for heavy downpours will decrease. “The remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Maila have contributed to the increased showers in these areas, but they are merely the aftereffects,” he explained.
For southern and central Queensland, Mr. Hanniffy indicated that “dry and warm conditions” typical for this season will persist, with a possibility of coastal showers appearing on Sunday.
On Sunday, the forecast also includes a breezier day, with temperatures returning to more seasonal averages for this time of year, he stated.
Owen Jacques from ABC Sunshine Coast reported that Sunday may bring slightly larger wave swells along the southeast coastline, with swells potentially reaching 1.5 to 2 meters offshore at the Sunshine Coast and up to 2.5 meters offshore at the Gold Coast.
Brisbane and the southeastern region are expected to experience temperatures in the low 30s and high 20s throughout the weekend and into the following week, before a cool-down mid-week.
Mr. Hanniffy also cautioned that light winds in the southeastern corner, combined with ongoing hazard reduction burns, could result in lingering smoke haze into Saturday.
