Get ready, Queenslanders! After a weekend of wild weather, the forecast is shifting, bringing potential storms and showers to the south-east while the west prepares for a significant cool-down. But what does this mean for you? Let's dive in!
Senior meteorologist Angus Hines from the weather bureau shared that, following a partly cloudy day, inland areas between Brisbane and the Capricornia region might experience late showers or an isolated storm on Monday. However, if you're close to the coastline, the chance of rain appears quite low.
This marks a significant change from the severe thunderstorms that plagued the state on Saturday. Mr. Hines mentioned that Monday should bring generally bright weather and plenty of sunshine to the east coast. The large hailstones we saw are unlikely to return. He explained that the atmosphere across Queensland is undergoing big changes, not just at the surface but also higher up.
Remember the hailstones up to 5 centimeters in diameter that hit Tamborine Mountain and northern Gold Coast suburbs like Pacific Pines and Maudsland overnight?
Now, let's talk about the west. Mr. Hines forecasts that temperatures in western Queensland could drop up to 12 degrees Celsius below average on Monday. A band of rain and much cooler temperatures will move in, bringing some areas into the low or mid-20s. Typically, this time of year sees temperatures around 35 to 38 degrees in the far west. Expect extensive wet weather from the far south-west around Birdsville and channel country up to the north-west, with light to moderate rainfall.
And this is the part most people miss... The wet weather band is expected to move towards the coast on Tuesday. While rainfall totals won't be huge for most, coastal spots can expect temperatures to be a few degrees cooler from around Wednesday onwards. The rest of the week should be mostly sunny in the south-east, while a severe heatwave in the Far North will gradually ease.
But here's where it gets controversial... Do you think these weather patterns are becoming more unpredictable? Are you prepared for the changing conditions? Share your thoughts in the comments below! What are your experiences with extreme weather events in Queensland?
