Reprieve in sight as forecasters predict warm, sunny weekend after heavy rainfall across South West Queensland

Parts of South West Queensland have witnessed a wet and wild 36 hours, with some areas recording overnight falls of up to 77mm. Here’s the latest forecast.

Widespread showers are expected to continue throughout Wednesday across the Darling Downs and South West. Photo: BoM

The drizzly start to the week for southwest Queensland residents could soon disappear, as forecasters predict a warm and sunny weekend.

Overnight further west of the region 77mm fell at Well Water near Charleville, while 70mm fell at Caroline Crossing near Augathella.

South East Queensland residents were also lashed by overnight falls with Caboolture recording 97mm, Woody Point 87mm, Rothwell 84mm, Deception Bay 77mm, and Redcliffe with 66mm.

In the Western Downs region Tara recorded the highest overnight rainfall of 54mm, while Dalby recorded 40mm and Condamine 49mm.

Between Roma and Surat the ongoing rainfall has caused Yalebone Creek to rise, with flash flooding reported across parts of Seventeen Mile Lane.

Yalebone Creek that runs between Roma and Surat in South West Qld has started to rise, impacting parts of Seventeen Mile Lane. Photos: Jodi Black

On Tuesday, Warwick was hammered with 91mm in just over an hour, while overnight recording around 22mm.

Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Dean Narramore said most of the wider Darling Downs saw overnight falls between 20-40mm.

“Less rainfall was recorded around Toowoomba and down towards the NSW border around Applethorpe and Goondiwindi who saw between 10-20mm (over the past 24-hours),” he said.

“More widespread showers will continue for most of today, there could be some ponding in areas but we’re not expecting any major flooding.”

Widespread showers are expected to continue throughout Wednesday across the Darling Downs and South West. Photo: BoM

The forecaster said there’s likely to be an ease from the rain this evening, with isolated showers expected into tomorrow.

While parts of the region have recorded unusually low temperatures of 6-10C cooler, Friday is expected to bring a warm and sunny weekend.

Originally published as Reprieve in sight as forecasters predict warm, sunny weekend after heavy rainfall across South West Queensland