Felt like 26 degrees: Brisbane cops abnormally warm autumn night

Brisbane and parts of South East Queensland have sweated through a sticky autumn night, with 100 per cent humidity adding to a growing mould nightmare for many following days of heavy rain, and lead meteorologists warn it’s not over yet.

The Greater Brisbane area has sweltered through what felt like a warm summer’s night, with some areas recording temperatures well above 20C, made worse by 90-100 per cent humidity.

The Bureau of Meteorology’s lead meteorologist Matthew Bass credited the night’s humid conditions, which are causing widespread mould issues for thousands of residents, to the high moisture levels in the area.

“That, mixed with easterly winds off the Coral Sea meant we saw humidity and temperature levels more akin to the summer months last night,” Mr Bass said.

“The dew point was sitting at around 21C to 22C, so that combination made the temperature feel around 25C or 26C across the city all night long.

More rain is on the cards for the southeast. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled

“We are not really used to it feeling this warm and humid at night like this in May, the past couple of nights have felt like summer nights.”

The conditions also brought showers that produced rainfall of up to 20mm across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, with the city recording 27mm in a shower early this morning.

“Today (Tuesday) is another day where we will see showers popping up, they aren’t going to move around a whole lot so if you happen to be under one you could see a quickfire 20mm,” Mr Bass said.

“Most people won’t see a huge amount of rainfall today as showers are going to be hit and miss, but if you are under them, you’ll get a decent rainfall.”

Mr Bass said he expected conditions to dry out over the next couple of days, with less muggy nights for sleeping ahead.

“By late Friday and Saturday, we have another coastal trough forming around Central Queensland, which could mean rain areas as far down as Brisbane,” he said.

Greg Ablitt's townhouse has become a nightmare after a water leak created toxic mould on the ceiling in his townhouse. Photo Steve Pohlner

Elsewhere, flood warnings and rain forecasts remain for already waterlogged regions, including Gympie and Lockyer Valley.

Emergency Services Minister Mark Ryan said there had been 550 damage assessments across Queensland, including 439 in Lockyer Valley.

He said major flood warnings remained on several rivers and creeks, including the Mary River and Condamine River.

Lockyer Valley Mayor Tanya Milligan the cost of the region flooding a second time would skyrocket to the tens of millions.

A South East Queensland company specialising in mould removal has recorded a 500 per cent spike in inquiries this year following months of wet weather and high humidity rates.

She said the February flood alone cost about $20m.

Mr Ryan said that authorities were also concerned about two missing people.

A man went missing in the Brisbane River at South Bank on ­Sunday, and fears were held for ­another person after an abandoned car was found near Stanthorpe.

Foggy conditions and reduced ­visibility made conditions dangerous for motorists and aircraft in the Brisbane area on Monday, as humidity remained.