Queensland Weather: Sunshine in South-East, Heavy Rain in North
As school holidays conclude, Queensland experiences a sharp weather divide. The south-east region, including Brisbane, enjoys sunny skies and slightly warmer temperatures with highs in the low 30s until Sunday. However, residents should anticipate increased swells reaching up to 2.5 meters offshore by Sunday, alongside potential smoke haze from hazard reduction burns. In contrast, northern and central parts of the state face significant wet weather. A low-pressure system linked to the remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Maila has triggered heavy rainfall, with Julia Creek recording over 115 millimeters, including 76mm in a single hour. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of localized heavy falls between 50 and 100 millimeters for areas west of Longreach and around Mount Isa. While storm risks are expected to ease in the interior over the weekend, shower and thunderstorm activity will shift focus to the far north coast, particularly the northern peninsula. Conditions in the south are predicted to remain dry and warm, with temperatures returning to average levels by Sunday accompanied by breezier conditions.
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Queensland Weather: Sunshine in South-East, Heavy Rain in North
As school holidays conclude, Queensland experiences a sharp weather divide. The south-east region, including Brisbane, enjoys sunny skies and slightly warmer temperatures with highs in the low 30s until Sunday. However, residents should anticipate increased swells reaching up to 2.5 meters offshore by Sunday, alongside potential smoke haze from hazard reduction burns. In contrast, northern and central parts of the state face significant wet weather. A low-pressure system linked to the remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Maila has triggered heavy rainfall, with Julia Creek recording over 115 millimeters, including 76mm in a single hour. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of localized heavy falls between 50 and 100 millimeters for areas west of Longreach and around Mount Isa. While storm risks are expected to ease in the interior over the weekend, shower and thunderstorm activity will shift focus to the far north coast, particularly the northern peninsula. Conditions in the south are predicted to remain dry and warm, with temperatures returning to average levels by Sunday accompanied by breezier conditions.
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