QLD Regional Forecasts

Forecast for North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

You might want to pack an umbrella and a raincoat for today's forecast in this state, with a high chance of heavy showers and even a possible severe thunderstorm, along with some gusty winds to keep things interesting. Don't forget your sunscreen and sunglasses, as the UV index is predicted to reach an extreme level of 14.

Forecast for Herbert and Lower Burdekin

It's looking gloomy with a good chance of rain and maybe even a thunderstorm, so make sure to grab an umbrella and stay dry. Expect light winds shifting to the east by midday and temperatures in the 20s, with extreme UV levels from 8:30am to 4:10pm, so don't forget your sun protection.

Forecast for Central Coast and Whitsundays

It looks like you'll need an umbrella and a lightning rod today in this cloudy state with showers expected from late morning, a chance of thunderstorms, and temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s with light winds becoming east to southeasterly in the morning. Don't forget your sunscreen with a UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme] from 8:20am to 4:00pm.

Forecast for Peninsula

Don't forget your umbrella and sunscreen, because it's going to be a wet and sunny day with a high chance of showers and a thunderstorm, light winds, and extreme UV levels in the late morning and afternoon, so make sure to protect yourself from the harsh sun rays between 8:40am and 4:30pm.

Forecast for Gulf Country

Don't forget your umbrella for the inevitable afternoon and evening showers, with a side of thunderstorms and easterly winds in the morning turning light at night in this partly cloudy state, where temperatures will drop to the low to mid 20s overnight and rise to the low to mid 30s during the day, making it essential to wear sun protection from 8:50am to 4:40pm with an extreme UV Index of 14.

Forecast for Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders

Cloudy skies with a high chance of showers up north and a medium chance elsewhere, plus the added bonus of a possible thunderstorm; don't forget your umbrella! Expect easterly winds at 20 to 30 km/h and overnight temperatures dropping to 19-23 degrees, with daytime highs of 27-32 - make sure to slap on that sunscreen between 8:30am and 4:10pm to avoid getting scorched by the UV Index of 13 [Extreme].

Forecast for Capricornia

Expect a mix of sun and clouds with a slight chance of fog down south early on, a possible shower up north in the morning and afternoon, and pretty much no rain anywhere else; keep an eye out for a thunderstorm in the north, with light winds shifting to the east later on, temperatures dropping to 17-22 overnight and hitting around 30 during the day, so slap on that sunscreen from 8:20am to 3:50pm to avoid getting burned by the extreme UV Index of 12.

Forecast for Central Highlands and Coalfields

Expect some scattered showers up north with virtually no rain in sight elsewhere, and don't be surprised if you hear a little rumble of thunder to the north; light winds in the morning turning easterly and then fading away in the evening, with temperatures dropping to the low 20s overnight and climbing to the mid 30s during the day. Don't forget your sunscreen between 8:30am and 4:00pm, as the UV Index is expected to hit a scorching 13!

Forecast for Central West

In Queensland, it's partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain up north, so pack an umbrella just in case. Expect a thunderstorm and breezy winds, with temperatures ranging from the low 20s to mid 30s - don't forget your sunscreen, the UV index is off the charts at 12! Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 34. In New South Wales, it's mostly sunny with light winds and temperatures ranging from the low teens to mid 30s - perfect weather for a day out. Don't forget your hat and sunglasses! Sunny. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southerly in the morning then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching 20 to 25. Down in Victoria, it's sunny with a cool breeze, so bring a light jacket for those chilly evening temperatures. Enjoy the day with temperatures in the 20s, but be prepared for a temperature drop in the evening! Sunny. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Over in Western Australia, it's sunny with light winds, so it's a great day to soak up the sun. Enjoy the pleasant temperatures with a light breeze to keep you comfortable throughout the day!

Forecast for North West

It might be partly cloudy, with a slim chance of a shower in the afternoon and evening, and a slight possibility of a thunderstorm in the late morning, so make sure to hold onto your hats as the light winds turn easterly at 25 to 35 km/h in the morning; expect overnight temperatures to dip into the low to mid 20s while daytime temperatures soar into the mid to high 30s, meaning you'll definitely need that high sun protection from 9:00am to 4:40pm with a predicted UV Index of 12 [Extreme].

Forecast for Channel Country

Get ready for a dust storm in the southeast of the state in the morning, with winds picking up to 30-45 km/h before dawn; make sure to slap on the sunscreen with a high UV Index of 11 predicted for the day and temperatures soaring to 40 degrees.

Forecast for Maranoa and Warrego

It will be mostly sunny with changing winds and temperatures ranging from the high 30s during the day to the high 20s at night in this state, so make sure to protect yourself from the sun between 8:30am and 3:50pm when the UV index is predicted to reach 10.

Forecast for Darling Downs and Granite Belt

It's looking mostly sunny with a slight chance of fog in the east in the early morning, a possible shower over the Granite Belt in the afternoon, and a near zero chance of rain elsewhere - unless you're in the far east, where there's a chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Light winds will become southeasterly later on, so hold onto your hats. Temperatures will drop to 15-20°C overnight, but don't get too comfortable because it's set to reach the low to high 30s during the day. Remember your sun protection from 8:20am to 3:30pm, as the UV Index is predicted to hit 10 - yikes!

Forecast for Wide Bay and Burnett

Get ready for some sunshine with a side of fog in the morning and a sprinkle of rain in the south at night, but don't hold your breath for any actual rain elsewhere; expect light winds and temperatures dropping to the high teens overnight and climbing to the 30s during the day, so slap on the sunscreen from 8:20am to 3:30pm to combat the extreme UV index.

Forecast for Southeast Coast

Grab your sunglasses and umbrella, folks - it's looking like a classic case of morning sun, followed by a potential foggy start before a cheeky afternoon shower or two, and maybe even a thunderstorm down south later on. Don't worry about packing a windbreaker, those light breezes will turn southeasterly by early afternoon. Keep an eye on those temperatures though, with overnight lows around 17 and daytime highs creeping into the low 30s - sunscreen will be your best friend between 8:20am and 3:20pm, as the UV Index is expected to hit a whopping 10.