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Showery days ahead after week of sunny Queensland skies

From ABC Australia · () English

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  • Showers are expected across much of Queensland's east coast this weekend and into early next week.
  • South-east Queensland, particularly the Sunshine Coast, will experience the most frequent rain.
  • Temperatures are forecast to remain mild, with overnight minimums staying in double digits.

Queensland is set for a showery weekend and the start of next week, as onshore winds bring moisture-laden air along the coast. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) forecasts scattered showers for the south-east, Central, and Cassowary coasts today, extending to the North Tropical Coast tomorrow. Isolated showers are also possible in the eastern Darling Downs.

But certainly, for other parts of the south-east, including the Gold Coast, there will be a lot more cloud around, a lot more showers, particularly from Saturday afternoon onwards and then persisting into Sunday and for the early days of next week as well

— Felim HanniffyBOM senior meteorologist Felim Hanniffy describes the expected rainfall and cloud cover for South-East Queensland.

Felim Hanniffy, a senior meteorologist with BOM, indicated that the Sunshine Coast region is likely to see the most consistent rainfall, with localized falls of up to 20 millimeters expected on Saturday and 10mm on Sunday. "For other parts of the south-east, including the Gold Coast, there will be a lot more cloud around, a lot more showers, particularly from Saturday afternoon onwards and then persisting into Sunday and for the early days of next week as well," he said. Hanniffy added that South-East Queensland might even experience an increase in showers and rainfall totals early next week. This contrasts with the previous week's dry, westerly winds that brought cooler mornings and clear skies. The current pattern involves winds coming from the southeast off the sea, leading to milder overnight minimums and increased cloud cover during the day.

We may even see a tick up in the showers and rainfall totals as we head into the early days of next week in South-East Queensland.

— Felim HanniffyHanniffy forecasts a potential increase in rainfall for South-East Queensland early next week.

Coastal areas could also experience blustery conditions at times later in the weekend. While maximum temperatures are expected to be around an average of 22 degrees Celsius statewide, described as "a little bit on the cooler side for August," significant cold snaps are not anticipated. Overnight minimums are expected to remain in double digits due to the onshore winds, ensuring mild mornings for most of next week. A separate weather system in the state's far west may also bring increased showers and some thunder.

This weekend and into next week, the winds will be coming from the south-east off the sea.

— Felim HanniffyHanniffy explains the shift in wind patterns contributing to the current weather.
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