Queensland
Sat 4:00 pm EST
Thick cloud spiraling in the Coral Sea is due to Tropical Cyclone Ului which is tracking towards the QLD coast. Low cloud is being driven over the coast by strong southeasterly winds, causing scattered showers. Skies are clearer in the west as easterlies dry over land.
Coastal wind warning
Issued at 14:11PM on Saturday 20 March 2010
Hurricane Force Wind Warning within 20nm of TC Ului. Storm Force Wind Warning within 30nm. Gale Warning Cardwell to Burnett Heads.
Severe weather warning
Issued at 11:26AM on Saturday 20 March 2010
Severe Weather Warning (Dangerous Surf) for Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.
Flood warning
Issued at 11:44AM on Saturday 20 March 2010
Flood Warning for Coastal Rivers and Streams between Cardwell and Yeppoon and Adjacent Inland Areas.
Flood warning
Issued at 09:33AM on Saturday 20 March 2010
Flood Warning for the Balonne River
Flood warning
Issued at 09:24AM on Saturday 20 March 2010
Flood Warning for the Paroo River
Flood warning
Issued at 09:23AM on Saturday 20 March 2010
Flood Warning for the Cooper Creek
Flood warning
Issued at 09:46AM on Saturday 20 March 2010
Flood Warning for the Lower Diamantina River
Flood warning
Issued at 10:55AM on Saturday 20 March 2010
Flood Warning for the Georgina River and Eyre Creek
Tropical cyclone
Issued at 13:55PM on Saturday 20 March 2010
Cyclone Warning From Cardwell to Yeppoon and Inland. A Cyclone Watch for Areas Extending Further Inland of the Warning Area.
State Centres Forecast
BrisbanePossible shower |
21 - 29 |
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BundabergShowers |
23 - 28 |
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CairnsMostly cloudy |
23 - 33 |
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Gold CoastPossible shower |
20 - 28 |
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LongreachLate shower |
21 - 33 |
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MackayHeavy rain |
23 - 28 |
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Mt IsaMostly sunny |
22 - 35 |
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RockhamptonWindy with rain |
24 - 28 |
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Sunshine CoastPossible shower |
21 - 27 |
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ToowoombaCloudy |
16 - 26 |
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TownsvilleShowers |
23 - 30 |
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Four Day Outlook
| Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windy with showers on east coast near TC Ului. Mostly sunny & warm in west. Storms in far north. | Damaging wind/heavy rain for the central coast. Gusty showers elsewhere in the east. Dry in west. | Widespread rain in east, heaviest south of Bowen. Mostly clear and dry in the west. | Widespread rain in the east, some heavy. Dry and mild in the west. |
Yesterday's Temperature
| Minimum: | Stanthorpe, QLD | 12.0°C |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum: | Urandangie, QLD | 36.0°C |
Coastal Waters
Capricornia
Saturday: SE 30/40 knots, tending clockwise 33/45 knots north of Yeppoon tonight. Scattered showers.<p>Sunday: Initially SE 30/40 knots, tending clockwise 33/45 knots north of Yeppoon. Winds easing to 25/33 knots south of Yeppoon during the afternoon and over remaining waters in the evening. Scattered showers. Sea: Up to 4.5 m Swell: Up to 4.5 m
Central Coast
Saturday: Clockwise 30/40 knots, increasing to 33/45 knots tonight. Increasing showers.<p>Sunday: Initially clockwise 33/45 knots, possibly reaching 45/65 knots dependent on motion of Tropical Cyclone. Winds easing to 20/33 knots in the evening. Rain areas, showers and thunderstorms easing. Sea: Up to 8.0 m Swell: Up to 4.5 m
Fraser Is Waters
Saturday: SE winds 25/33 knots. Showers.<p>Sunday: E/SE 25/33 knots. Showers. Sea: Up to 3.0 m Swell: Up to 4.0 m
Great Barrier Reef
Saturday: SE winds 30/40 knots, becoming Clockwise 33/45 knots in northern waters this evening. Clockwise winds possibly reaching 45/65 knots in northern waters, dependent on movement of Tropical Cyclone. Rain areas.<p>Sunday: Clockwise 33/45 knots, easing to 25/33 knots in southern waters during the afternoon and over remaining waters in the evening. Rain areas. Sea: Up to 4.5 m Swell: Up to 4.0 m
Hervey Bay
Saturday: SE 25/33 knots. Showers.<p>Sunday: E/SE 25/33 knots. Showers. Sea: Up to 2.5 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
Saturday: E/SE 15/20 knots. Isolated showers.<p>Sunday: Initially E/SE 15/20 knots, tending SE/NE 10/15 knots during the afternoon. Isolated showers. Sea: Up to 1.0 m
North Tropical Waters
Saturday: S/SE 20/25 knots north of Cairns, 25/33 knots south of Cairns. 1.5 metres inside the reef northern waters, 2 metres in the south. Scattered showers.<p>Sunday: Initially S/SW 20/25 knots north of Cairns, 25/33 knots south. Winds north of Cairns shifting W/NW 20/25 knots during the morning and easing to NW/NE 15/20 knots during the day. Winds south of Cairns shifting W/SW 25/33 knots during the morning and NW/NE by the evening. Showers. Sea: Up to 3.0 m Swell: Up to 4.0 m
Northeast Gulf
Saturday: E/SE 10/15 knots with initial inshore afternoon seabreezes south of about Cullen Point. Isolated showers.<p>Sunday: E/SE 5/10 knots with inshore afternoon seabreezes 10/15 knots south of about Cullen point. Isolated showers. Sea: Up to 1.2 m
Peninsula Waters
Saturday: SE/E 10/15 knots north of Cape Melville, 15/20 knots south of Cape Melville. Isolated showers.<p>Sunday: SE/NE 10/15 knots, lighter winds inshore early. Isolated showers. Sea: Up to 1.7 m Swell: Up to 4.0 m
Southeast Coast
Saturday: E/SE 20/25 knots. Isolated showers.<p>Sunday: Initially E/SE 20/25 knots north of Cape Moreton, 15/20 knots south of Cape Moreton. Winds easing to SE/NE 10/15 knots during the afternoon. Isolated showers. Sea: Up to 1.7 m Swell: Up to 3.0 m
Southeast Gulf
Saturday: E/SE 10/15 knots with initial inshore afternoon seabreezes.<p>Sunday: SW/SE 10/15 knots with inshore afternoon seabreezes. Isolated showers. Sea: Up to 1.2 m
Tropical Waters
Saturday: Clockwise 30/40 knots, increasing to 33/45 knots tonight. Increasing showers.<p>Sunday: Initially clockwise 33/45 knots, possibly reaching 45/65 knots dependent on motion of Tropical Cyclone. Winds easing to 25/33 knots in the evening. Rain areas, showers and thunderstorms easing. Sea: Up to 8.0 m Swell: Up to 4.0 m
