0.4mm vs. 19.3mm: Patchy rain could turn into inland storms

A light patter of rain graced rooftops overnight, but Townsville missed out on a significant downpour, with neighboring towns like Ayr and Ingham seeing more substantial rainfall totals.

Frog the rain. This overnight rain comes as North Queenslanders hang out for the start of the wet season. Pic: Glenda Gordon

A patter of rain was heard across our rooftops last night, but Townsville largely missed out on a decent drop, overshadowed by totals recorded in Ayr, Ingham and more.

The rain event was first captured on Bureau of Meterology observations at 9pm in Bowen.

The fishing town continued to get a steady drizzle until 5.30am in the morning - a total of 13.2mm all up.

The rain band travelled northwest through the night.

It reached Ayr and Townsville around 2am and Ingham at 5am.

The shape of the overnight rain cloud in the early hours of Monday morning.

- Bowen, 13.2mm

- Ayr, 14.6mm

- Alva Beach 19.3mm

- Ingham 11.6mm

- Townsville 0.4mm

- Mount Stuart 1.8mm

- Charters Towers 0mm

Forecasts for the rest of Monday, October 14 include a possible storm for Charters Towers and Ingham.

Rainfall predictions for Monday, October 14, by Windy.com

BOM forecasts is for the rest of the week to be dry, but shaded by lingering cloud cover.

Cardwell, Innisfail and Cairns are expected to receive the largest amount of rain from this weather pattern.

The BOM rain radar at 8am, Monday, October 14.

This rain comes as North Queensland residents hang out for the start of the wet season, which typically strikes in November.

The BOM has predicted an average-rainfall wet season for the Townsville region, with above-average temperatures and an normal risk of cyclones (four are predicted to cross the Qld coast).

You can keep an eye on the wet season start with this BOM northern rainfall map.

Originally published as 0.4mm vs. 19.3mm: Patchy rain could turn into inland storms