Howling winter winds, drenching 35mm falls after 8-year heat record smashed
After parts of Queensland sweltered through record-breaking 30C-plus temperatures yesterday, widespread drenching rain is now set to impact the southeast.
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After parts of Queensland sweltered through record-breaking 30C-plus temperatures yesterday, widespread drenching rain is now set to impact the southeast.
Southern Queensland is facing widespread frost and subzero minium temperatures amid a brutal cold. While snow is unlikely, BOM isn’t ruling it out at some stage this season.
A winter weather system stretching over 2000km is set to impact South East Queensland this weekend, bringing drenching rain and cold temperatures.
A brutal cold snap is sweeping southern Queensland with apparent temperatures plunging to a chilly -3.4C in parts while Brisbane woke to its coldest morning of the year.
Southern Queenslanders are being urged to reconsider weekend plans as rivers swell in the west and the South East still faces the risk of severe storms, 100mm rain and flash flooding.
Forecasters are concerned two intense storm systems could collide over South East Qld, bringing dangerous, torrential rainfall, as new warnings are issued. WATCH THE VIDEO
After days of drenching rain, conditions are looking better for the Easter long weekend but there will still be the risk of showers. COMPLETE WEEKEND FORECAST
Relentless rain has fallen across South East Qld in the past day as a 7000km cloud band stretches from the Northern Territory to beyond New Zealand.
Incredible rainfall totals of almost 250mm and 100,000 lightning strikes have been recorded across South East Qld amid severe storms following a spectacular waterspout display over Moreton Bay.
Mega cyclones, longer heatwaves, harsher fire conditions and drought make up Queensland’s weather forecast future, a confronting new report claims.
Brisbane’s record run of hot nights has extended to 61 with warnings it will get worse before it gets better with more heatwave conditions incoming.
Southeast Queenslanders woke to another morning of stifling humidity after record-high levels yesterday. But there is an end in sight.
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