QLD Regional Forecasts

Forecast for North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

Today's forecast: Rain, thunderstorms, and possibly severe weather with some light winds and temperatures dropping overnight but rising during the day. Don't forget your sunscreen with an extreme UV Index predicted.

Forecast for Herbert and Lower Burdekin

The forecast for today in this state is partly cloudy with a high chance of showers and a potential thunderstorm, so make sure to bring an umbrella and a lightning rod. Winds will be southeasterly in the morning, then switch to easterly in the afternoon before becoming light in the evening, so hold onto your hats. Overnight temperatures will drop to the low to mid 20s, while daytime temperatures will hover around 30 degrees, so pack layers. There is no rating for sun protection, but the UV index is predicted to reach 12 (Extreme) from 8:30am to 4:00pm, so lather on that sunscreen and seek shade.

Forecast for Central Coast and Whitsundays

It might rain, there might be a thunderstorm, and the winds will be annoyingly inconsistent in this state, with temperatures dropping to the low 20s at night and reaching the mid 30s during the day; don't forget your sunscreen between 8:30am and 3:50pm because the UV index is off the charts at 12.

Forecast for Peninsula

Bring your umbrella and sunscreen, because it's going to be cloudy with a high chance of showers in the late morning and afternoon, possibly even a thunderstorm; don't forget to check the UV index and protect yourself from the extreme sun with a rating of 8:40am to 4:30pm.

Forecast for Gulf Country

Queensland: Expect some clouds and likely rain in the east, maybe some thunder too. Winds will be light in the morning, then easterly. Temperatures dropping overnight but reaching a scorching 31 to 36 during the day. Don't forget your sunscreen, UV levels are extreme. New South Wales: Partly cloudy with showers possible, especially in the east. Thunderstorm chance too. Light winds becoming easterly. Overnight temps in the 20s, daytime temps soaring to 31 to 36. Sun protection needed from 8:50am to 4:30pm, UV Index is extreme. Victoria: Clouds with a high chance of showers in the east, medium chance elsewhere. Keep an eye out for thunder. Light winds turning easterly. Temperatures will drop overnight but rise to 31 to 36 during the day. Sunscreen is a must, UV Index is extreme. South Australia: Partly cloudy skies with showers likely in the east and a chance of thunderstorms. Winds will be light in the morning, becoming easterly. Overnight temperatures in the low to mid 20s, daytime temps reaching 31 to 36. Be prepared for the extreme UV Index, sun protection advised from 8:50am to 4:30pm.

Forecast for Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders

In the north, bring an umbrella and a lightning rod; in the south, maybe just an umbrella. Expect easterly winds strong enough to mess up your hair. Don't forget sunscreen between 8:30am and 4:10pm, unless you want to become a lobster.

Forecast for Capricornia

Pack your umbrella if you're up north, but don't bother in the south, where the chance of showers is as slim as your chances of meeting a unicorn. Watch out for thunderstorms up north, and hold onto your hats as the winds shift throughout the day. Temperatures will be dropping overnight, so snuggle up in your bed with a range of 16 to 22 degrees. Don't forget your sunscreen from 8:20am to 3:40pm, as the UV index is predicted to reach an extreme 11.

Forecast for Central Highlands and Coalfields

Expect a mix of sun and clouds with a slight chance of a shower up north, but don't hold your breath for rain anywhere else. There's a slim chance of a thunderstorm in the north, so keep an eye out for some electrifying weather. Winds will be shifting around like a confused compass needle, starting in the east and ending up northeast by morning. Temperatures will drop to a mild 17-21 overnight, climbing back up to a toasty 30 during the day. Make sure to slap on that sunscreen between 8:30am and 4:00pm, as the UV Index is predicted to hit an extreme 12.

Forecast for Central West

Queensland: Enjoy some sunshine with a side of potential showers up north, but don't worry, the chance of a thunderstorm near Longreach will keep things interesting. Don't forget your sunscreen between 8:50am and 4:20pm, the UV index is predicted to reach an extreme 11. New South Wales: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of a shower in the northeast, but let's be real, near zero chance anywhere else. Winds coming from the east to northeast at 20 to 30 km/h, so hold onto your hats. Pack some extra sunscreen, UV index is expected to hit an extreme 11. Victoria: Grab your sunnies and enjoy the mostly sunny weather because there's only a slight chance of a shower in the northeast. Winds coming from the east to northeast at 20 to 30 km/h, so be prepared for a bit of a breeze. Keep that sunscreen handy, UV index is predicted to reach an extreme 11. Tasmania: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of a shower in the northeast, but let's be honest, near zero chance elsewhere. Don't forget your sunscreen between 8:50am and 4:20pm, the UV index is predicted to reach an extreme 11. South Australia: Get ready for mostly sunny skies with a slight chance of a shower in the northeast, but don't hold your breath for rain anywhere else. Keep your sunscreen close by, UV index is expected to reach an extreme 11. Western Australia: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of a shower in the northeast, near zero chance elsewhere. Hold onto your hats with east to northeasterly winds at 20 to 30 km/h. Don't forget your sunscreen, UV index is predicted to reach an extreme 11. Northern Territory: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of a shower in the northeast, but don't worry, near zero chance elsewhere. Keep that sunscreen handy, UV index is expected to reach an extreme 11.

Forecast for North West

Queensland: Expect mostly sunny skies with a slight chance of a shower near Mt Isa, but don't hold your breath for rain anywhere else. Keep an eye out for thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, with easterly winds at 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures will drop to the low to mid 20s, while daytime temperatures soar to the mid to high 30s. Don't forget your sunscreen, as the UV Index is predicted to reach an extreme 11. New South Wales: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of a shower in the north. Rain unlikely elsewhere. Watch out for thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, with easterly winds at 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures will dip to the low to mid 20s, while daytime temperatures climb to the mid to high 30s. Don't forget your sunscreen, as the UV Index is predicted to reach an extreme 11. Victoria: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of a shower in the north of the state. Rain unlikely elsewhere. Keep an eye out for thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, with easterly winds at 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures will drop to the low to mid 20s, while daytime temperatures rise to the mid to high 30s. Don't forget your sunscreen, as the UV Index is predicted to reach an extreme 11.

Forecast for Channel Country

Sunny with a side of raised dust near the New South Wales border in the evening, with winds changing more times than a teenager's mood swings throughout the day; don't forget your sunscreen and sunglasses as temperatures soar to around 40 degrees and the UV Index hits an extreme level of 11.

Forecast for Maranoa and Warrego

The weather in this state will start off breezy before calming down in the middle of the day, with temperatures ranging from 17 to 23 overnight and a scorching 34 to 39 during the day - so don't forget your sunscreen between 8:30am and 3:50pm when the UV Index is predicted to reach an extreme 11.

Forecast for Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Don't forget your sunglasses and sunscreen, because it's going to be sunny with a chance of fog in the far east early in the morning, with light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h before becoming light, and temperatures dropping to 15-19 overnight and rising to the low to mid 30s during the day, so be prepared for a very high UV Index of 10 from 8:20am to 3:30pm.

Forecast for Wide Bay and Burnett

Expect a mostly sunny day with a slight chance of fog in the south and a shower near the coast, but near zero chance elsewhere; temperatures will range from 15 to 30 degrees with light winds and a high UV index, so be sure to apply sun protection between 8:20am to 3:30pm.

Forecast for Southeast Coast

Expect some clouds with a side of fog in the morning, a sprinkle up north, and virtually no rain elsewhere, along with gentle breezes and temperatures dropping to the mid-teens overnight and hitting 30 during the day; don't forget your sunscreen with a UV Index of 10.