'Stunning' weekend for south-east Queensland before cool change

Residents of south-east Queensland are set for a significant weather improvement this weekend, with clear skies and cooler-than-average temperatures forecast. After several days of dreary, drizzling conditions, a shift in winds is bringing drier air from inland areas, effectively ending the chance of showers. Senior meteorologist Baden Gilbert described the upcoming conditions as "pretty stunning," particularly for coastal areas, with light to moderate westerly winds expected to persist into the following week.

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That means that the chance of showers is really drying up and we're looking at a pretty clear run of conditions for, really, until next week.

Daytime temperatures will return to seasonal averages of around 23 to 24 degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures are predicted to be notably cooler, falling below average in north and far north Queensland. Places like Cairns and Cooktown could see lows between 13 to 17 degrees Celsius, with areas further north experiencing 17 to 20 degrees Celsius. Inland centers like Longreach and Emerald may experience morning temperatures as low as 7 to 10 degrees Celsius.

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Maybe a little bit more cloudy on Friday, particularly if you're out near the Scenic Rim or even out into the southern Darling Downs.

While hazardous surf conditions and coastal erosion along the southern Gold Coast have eased, a coastal wind warning remains active for the south-east coast. Gilbert advised boaties to exercise caution, as offshore winds could reach 25 to 30 knots. The improved weather pattern is expected to continue into next week, offering a welcome change from the recent unsettled conditions.

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But beyond that, really, particularly for places near the coast, it's going to be a pretty stunning weekend with just some light to moderate westerly winds around and that'll continue into next week as well.