North Tropical Coast and Tablelands Forecast

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Forecast issued at 5:00 am EST on Wednesday 22 March 2023.

Weather Situation

A high pressure system in the Tasman Sea extends a ridge over Queensland, the ridge will slowly weaken over the next few days as the parent high weakens. A south easterly wind surge near Cairns is slowly tracking northwards, bringing an increase in shower and thunderstorm activity in the vicinity. A second weaker southeasterly surge will move north along the South East Coast during Wednesday, bringing an increase in shower activity. A trough lies near New Caledonia and is expected to remain well offshore of the Queensland coast. A trough in the southwest will remain slow moving, then begin moving eastwards across the southern districts from Friday.

Forecast for the rest of Wednesday

Partly cloudy. Very high chance of showers near the coast, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast. Winds east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 25 to 31.

Fire Danger - No Rating

Sun protection 8:40am to 4:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme]

7 day Town Forecasts

Precis Icon Location Min Max
Shower or two. Cairns 31
Shower or two. Atherton 26
Showers. Cooktown 30
Showers. Innisfail 30
Partly cloudy. Mareeba 29

Thursday 23 March

Partly cloudy. High chance of showers near the coast, medium chance elsewhere. Winds east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 23 with daytime temperatures reaching 26 to 31.

Friday 24 March

Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers near the coast, slight chance elsewhere. Winds east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 23 with daytime temperatures reaching 27 to 32.

Saturday 25 March

Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 23 with daytime temperatures reaching 27 to 32.

The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:15 pm EST Wednesday.

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