View the current warnings for Queensland
Forecast issued at 5:00 am EST on Friday 13 September 2024.
Weather Situation
A trough currently over southeast Queensland will move off the east coast today, leaving a weakening remnant trough in the north which will dissipate by Saturday. A large high will linger in the Great Australian Bight for the next several days, strengthening a ridge over most of the state from today. The high may move into the Tasman Sea on Tuesday or Wednesday. A trough may develop in the far west on Sunday or Monday, drawing moisture well inland. The trough may move east next week, driving a cloud band across parts of the state.
Forecast for the rest of Friday
Partly cloudy. The chance of fog early this morning. Slight chance of a shower. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the late morning and early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures 26 to 31.
Fire Danger - Moderate
Sun protection 8:30am to 3:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
7 day Town Forecasts
| Precis Icon | Location | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mackay | – | 27 |
|
Bowen | – | 29 |
Saturday 14 September
Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Winds southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h turning easterly 25 to 35 km/h in the late morning and early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching 24 to 29.
Sunday 15 September
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
Monday 16 September
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds east to southeasterly 25 to 40 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching 23 to 28.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:15 pm EST Friday.
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