More warm spring temperatures in south Brisbane this weekend according to BOM forecast
The latest on weather: what locals can expect this weekend
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South Brisbane residents can expect a partly cloudy weekend with temperatures hitting the mid 20s, and light daytime winds of 15-20 km/h set to ease later in the day.
In the 1980s, south Brisbane's coldest spring day was around 18 degrees.
It's warmer these days, with last year's coldest spring day only dropping to 21 degrees.
The trend over 35 years shows that south Brisbane's coldest spring day has warmed up by more than two degrees.
This warming is reflected across southeast Queensland.
The change is also noticeable inland, with Amberley recording a rise of almost two degrees since 1970.
On the coast, Cape Moreton recorded a smaller increase of one degree since 1970.
Voices from your community
Greg Tasney is a group member of the Quandong Corner environmental restoration group "Rocky Waterholes" and has noted some changes in the local environment.
"Less rainfall is the biggest change (and) mature drought-tolerant trees are starting to die in Toohey Forest," he said.
"We have changed our plant species selection over the last three years... we are now planting more drought and sun tolerant species like Eucalyptus and Acacia.
"We have to water our seedlings for very long periods and it is taking a toll on us."
Fast fact
On October 1 the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) activated its Heatwave Service, which will be active well into autumn next year.
A heatwave occurs when day and night temperatures are unusually high for three or more days.
The risk of severe or extreme heatwaves will be ever-present in the coming months, said BOM representative Monica Long.
"Research shows that severe and extreme heatwaves have claimed more lives than any other natural hazard in Australia," Ms Long said.
The Heatwave Service is available here here.
Dr Christa Pudmenzky is a climate scientist at the University of Southern Queensland.
This column is part of a collaboration between Monash University and News Corp to deliver hyperlocal weather and climate information.
Questions? You can email us at mcccrh@monash.edu
Community voices like Greg's tell us how residents and business owners in south Brisbane feel about their local climate. If you would like to contribute your voice to our column, you can fill out our 5-minute survey here.
Dr Christa Pudmenzky is a climate scientist at the University of Southern Queensland.
This column is part of a collaboration between Monash University and News Corp to deliver hyperlocal weather and climate information.
Questions? You can email us at mcccrh@monash.edu
Community voices like X's tell us how residents and business owners in south Brisbane feel about their local climate. If you would like to contribute your voice to our column, you can fill out our 5-minute survey here.