Brisbane weather: Heatwave coming but coastal regions spared
North Queensland is set for a soggy start to 2019, but in the southern half of the Sunshine State, the temperature is rising as a heatwave sets in.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms that waterlogged much of the state’s north over the Christmas break are likely to increase in coming days.
Comfortable Xmas for most of Qld
It’s prompted a flood watch to be issued for the far north Queensland coast from Rollingstone, just north of Townsville, to Cooktown, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
Birdsville is forecast to peak at 42C today, and the high temperatures will carry through until New Year’s Day when 44C is expected.
The heatwave conditions are forecast to sweep across all states and territories over the next few days, with NSW and South Australia bearing the brunt.
Coastal areas of southeast Queensland will remain dry and comfortable for the next week, with temperatures about 30C forecast for most areas.
