Feels like MINUS 4.2C: South East shivers through polar blast
South East Queensland has woken to its first taste of the “cold blast” set to hit the region, with apparent temperatures dropping to a bitter -4.2C in places.
South East Queensland has woken to its first taste of the “cold blast” set to hit the region, with apparent temperatures dropping to a bitter -4.2C in places.
Severe weather warnings have been issued and widespread frosts predicted as a polar blast sends temperatures plunging. It could get down to as low as -2C. FULL FORECAST
The weather bureau has warned those in southern Queensland to brace for a cold snap from the weekend, with the temperature to drop to 0C in some parts. FULL FORECAST
Parts of Queensland have recorded their coldest morning of the year with the subzero cold snap set to persist into next week.
Severe thunderstorms including hail and damaging winds are expected to hit parts of Queensland on Monday.
Severe thunderstorm alerts are active for much of Queensland today with the Bureau of Meteorology warning of giant hailstones, destructive winds and intense rainfall that could spark flash flooding. There are already reports of flooding in parts after a 50mm deluge.
A Darling Downs family are among thousands of Queensland producers nervously eyeing the skies after dodging the disaster of a failed winter crop.
Ditch the jumpers and break out your togs, winter is officially over and spring is set to be warmer than average across much of the Sunshine State. SEE TODAY’S FORECAST.
Strong westerly winds have seen Brisbane and parts of the southeast blanketed by a thick dust haze this morning. Wind gusts are expected to exceed 80km/h later today.
Winds up to 80km/h will blast southeast Queensland this weekend, and the chill factor will make it clear winter’s not done yet.
Southeast Queensland residents are being urged to stay indoors due to a dust haze leading to very poor air quality, as the “Ekka winds” continue to blow in to Brisbane.
A blaze that has spanning over 160ha south of the Queensland-NSW border is believed to have begun as a private burn, prompting a warning from fire authorities.
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