Double-digit falls: Wet weekend forecast for southeast
Wet weather is closing in on the southeast corner from today and through the weekend, with up to 80mm expected in some parts, prompting a grim reminder for Queenslanders. CHECK OUT THE FORECAST FOR YOUR AREA
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Double-digit falls are expected to soak the southeast from today as a series of weather systems hit the Queensland coast, prompting a ‘crucial’ warning for drivers in an already tragic year on our roads.
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The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting up to 60mm of rain will fall on the River City between today and Sunday, with 15mm of rain expected today and double-digit falls forecast every day for the remainder of the week.
“That’s actually thanks to a trough and upper trough which have been affecting more northern areas of Queensland … that are tracking down the coast,” forecaster Rosa Hoff said.
“So that’s what going to be causing a bit of rainfall for today and into tomorrow.”
“On Saturday we’ll also start to see an inland trough out in the west of Queensland… leading to some increased rainfall for the southeast on Sunday.”
The weather cocktail is set to shake up “not just Brisbane but the southeast in general”, with the Bureau predicting “light to moderate falls … with the odd location getting isolated high totals.”
The Gold Coast could see falls of up to 30mm tomorrow and Saturday, with another 25mm expected on Sunday.
The Sunshine Coast could also see falls of up to 80mm between today and Sunday.
Up to 20mm falls are also expected for the Scenic Rim on Saturday.
Western Queensland will also get a taste of rain as an inland trough forms later this week, bringing a high chance of showers for the Darling Downs and the Granite Belt on Saturday and Sunday.
The looming deluge has triggered a warning from the RACQ, with the motoring body urging drivers ‘not to take chances’.
“The road toll is much higher than this time last year and we’ve had a terrible spate of fatal crashes recently,” RACQ spokesperson Lauren Ritchie said.
“We don’t want any more lives lost on our roads due to dangerous driving conditions.”
Ms Ritchie warned of flash flooding and dangerous conditions.
“Don’t take any chances,” she said.
“If it’s too dangerous to continue driving, please pull over and wait until conditions improve.”
“Roads may become very slippery, so it’s crucial you slow down and increase the distance between you and the car in front.
“If it’s flooded, forget it.”