17-07-2025
Wet start to weekend to follow cold and frost in Queensland, says weather bureau
The weather bureau is warning that much of Queensland can expect wet weather today, turning into cool and clear conditions over the weekend.
Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Patch Clapp said chilly conditions experienced over much of this week would remain over the next few days in south-east Queensland.
"Those rainfall totals for most places will be under 15 millimetres, but we could see some isolated falls of even 30mm, and there is the possibility of some isolated thunderstorms in the most southern parts of the state.
"We'll see some slightly cooler temperatures under that cloud band and with that shower activity around.
"That extends further north up to Bundaberg."
Mr Clapp said some sunshine could be expected from Saturday.
"We're looking at a mix of partly cloudy days," he said.
"There'll be plenty of sun through the weekend as well, particularly through Saturday and part of Sunday for much of southern Queensland.
"[We're also looking] at a pretty pleasant winter's weekend in Rockhampton … it's a fairly similar weekend moving further north … with a clearing trend."
Winton, Longreach and Mt Isa should expect frosty starts, with cooler-than-usual temperatures forecast, Mr Clapp said.
"The inland is looking generally at clear skies and sunny conditions right throughout the weekend," he said.
It's the opposite story in North Queensland, which has enjoyed clear and warm conditions all week, set to continue today.
The weather bureau has forecast that Townsville could expect rain from late Saturday.
"Through the later part of Saturday, we're expecting to see maybe a little bit of cloud build-up around Townsville and further north," Mr Clapp said.
The forecast of cloudy and wet weather from Sunday has not deterred artist Cameron Robbins, who has installed his artwork Dream Studio on the Strand in Townsville.
It's one of about 30 pieces of public art placed on the city's foreshore for the biannual Ephemera exhibition.
Robbins has created a wind-driven machine, which uses a mechanical pencil to "draw" art.
