Weather
Queensland
Fri 8:00 am EST
Thick cloud spiralling around Severe TC Nathan will cause wind and rain to increase over the QLD Peninsula. Skies are clearer over the remainder of the state, under a hot airmass extending over the state.
Tropical cyclone
Issued at 07:49AM on Friday 20 March 2015
Cyclone Warning from Lockhart River to Cooktown, extending inland to areas including Laura
Severe weather warning
Issued at 07:20AM on Friday 20 March 2015
Severe Weather Warning (Abnormally High Tides) for the Northern Tropical Coast
Severe weather warning
Issued at 06:17AM on Friday 20 March 2015
Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds/Heavy Rain) for Gulf Country and the Peninsula
Coastal wind warning
Issued at 05:05AM on Friday 20 March 2015
Hurricane Wind Warning for Peninsula and Cooktown Coasts, Gale Warning for SE Gulf of Carpentaria. Strong Wind Warning for Cairns Coast
Flood warning
Issued at 11:52AM on Thursday 19 March 2015
Flood Watch for coastal catchments north of Port Douglas
State Centres Forecast
BrisbaneMostly sunny |
23 - 34 |
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BundabergSunny |
22 - 33 |
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CairnsPossible shower |
24 - 29 |
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Gold CoastMostly sunny |
24 - 33 |
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LongreachPossible thunderstorm |
25 - 43 |
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MackayMostly sunny |
23 - 32 |
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Mt IsaPossible thunderstorm |
25 - 41 |
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RockhamptonSunny |
22 - 36 |
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Sunshine CoastSunny |
22 - 34 |
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ToowoombaSunny |
20 - 35 |
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TownsvilleMostly sunny |
26 - 33 |
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Four Day Outlook
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windy, heavy rain/storms in northeastern tropics. Hot elsewhere with a few thunderstorms inland. | Windy, heavy rain/storms moving to Carpentaria. Very warm elsewhere. Showers/storms, mainly ranges. | Showers/storms, mainly northern tropics and south. Hot in the far west with just the odd storm. | Hot with showers/storms southern & central inland. Warm & thundery in far north, odd shower elsewhere. |
Yesterday's Temperature
| Minimum: | Stanthorpe, QLD | 13.3°C |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum: | Phosphate Hill, QLD | 34.1°C |
Coastal Waters
Capricornia
S to SE 15/20 knots, increasing 20/25 knots offshore. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Sea: Up to 2.2 m Swell: Up to 3.0 m
Central Coast
S to SE 10/15 knots, increasing to 15/20 knots from the south during the morning and reaching 20/25 knots at times over southern offshore waters in the afternoon and evening. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Sea: Up to 2.2 m Swell: Up to 1.5 m
Fraser Is Waters
S to SE 20/25 knots, decreasing to 15/20 knots during the afternoon. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Sea: Up to 2.2 m Swell: Up to 3.0 m
Great Barrier Reef
South of Gannet Cay: S to SE 15/20 knots. North of Gannet Cay: S to SE 10/15 knots, increasing from the south during the morning to 15/20 knots. Winds reaching 20/25 knots at times south of Creal Reef in the afternoon and evening. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Showers tending scattered in the far south. Tuesday: SE 15/20 knots, decreasing south of Gannet Cay, from the south, to 10/15 knots late afternoon and evening. Isolated showers. Sea: Up to 2.2 m Swell: Up to 2.0 m
Hervey Bay
S to SE 15/20 knots, reaching 20/25 knots over the northern bay during the morning. Light S to SW winds inshore early. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Sea: Up to 2.0 m
Keppel Bay
Thursday: SW to SE winds 10/15 knots increasing to 20/30 knots on Friday mainly in outer waters. Sea: Up to 2.5 m
Moreton Bay
SW to SE 10/15 knots, reaching 15/20 knots at times over the eastern bay during the morning. Isolated showers. Sea: Up to 1.0 m
North Tropical Waters
North of Innisfail: S to SE 15/20 knots. South of Innisfail: S to SE 10/15 knots, reaching 15/20 knots offshore. Sea: Up to 1.7 m Swell: Up to 1.5 m
Northeast Gulf
SE 15/20 knots, reaching 20/25 knots north of Cullen Point during the evening. Inshore afternoon SW'ly seabreezes at 10/15 knots south of Cullen Point. Isolated showers north of Weipa. Sea: Up to 2.2 m Swell: Up to 1.5 m
Peninsula Waters
SE 15/20 knots, reaching 20/25 knots at times during the afternoon and evening. Sea: Up to 2.2 m Swell: Up to 1.5 m
Southeast Coast
S to SE 20/25 knots, easing to 15/20 knots in the afternoon. Isolated showers. Sea: Up to 2.2 m Swell: Up to 3.0 m
Southeast Gulf
SE 20/25 knots south of Kowanyama until midday. SE winds 15/20 knots elsewhere, decreasing to 10/15 knots over eastern waters in the afternoon. Inshore afternoon seabreezes 10/15 knots. Sea: Up to 2.2 m Swell: Up to 1.5 m
Tropical Waters
S to SE 10/15 knots, increasing over offshore waters from the south to 15/20 knots from mid morning. Light S to SW winds inshore early. Inshore afternoon E to NE seabreezes 10/15 knots north of Cape Bowling Green. Isolated showers extending from the south during the evening. Sea: Up to 1.7 m Swell: Up to 1.5 m
