Fortunately the timing of the two troughs interacting with each other was out of sync for much off the Metropolitan areas of Brisbane resulting in showers although some being very heavy.

Central and Southern Queensland and NSW have really bore the brunt of this system. The 1st low over Eastern Queensland was to move offshore but instead it moved quite rapidly South to combine with the second and colder trough. Watching the radar and Satellite this morning and it was a rapid shift.

As for the South East of Queensland there is still a possibility of low forming around the Capricornia Coastal area from the remnants of the cloud band either later tonight or tomorrow morning. The question is whether it makes its way down the Coast or it possibly drenches those areas to the North and then it moves out to sea.

We could still see some heavy falls over the next 48+ hours due to heavy showers or possible storms.
Unfortunately it was still a deadly event with the sad loss of a life down at Greenbank. There were some very big falls around the area within this thread. But in some ways, many places have dodged a bullet at this stage.

Below is the 7 day rainfall map with the totals up to the 5 April 2024.

Edited by user Friday, 5 April 2024 3:01:24 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Unfortunately large areas of NSW and Sydney are in quite a mess from this system and they still have more to come. It is a very serious event with a lot flooding and people affected.

As for QLD the Ridge that is still affecting our weather will gradually weaken over the weekend and move off the coast by Monday.. There is the potential for some more showers and storms today and Sunday and leading into Monday there is the possibility of a shower or 2.

Sunday looks the better of the 2 days storm wise.

Then as the cloud clears we should see clear skies, the sun and cooler weather for the rest of the week.

Here are the storm possibilities and Li’s for Today and Sunday. I am just keeping the weather in the simplest way possible which sometimes can be harder than what you read.












As you can see by the 4 day MSLP chart the Ridge will finally clear during Monday.

A little warmer this morning at 22°. A forecast max of 27° with showers and possible storm.




Yes I am looking forward to those cooler days. This Autumn would have to be my least favourite type of Autumn.

I am so looking forward to the cooler and sunny Wednesday and Thursday next week (if the forecast doesn’t change before then). I really enjoy Autumn days that have cool, crisp mornings, blue sunny skies and just the right amount of warmth in the sun. Wishful thinking at this stage.

Shouldn't complain too much though after watching the news last night that showed the terrible flooding and damage caused by this weather.

STW for heavy rain Sunday afternoon at 17:17.

Hot and sunny for next 2 days then we should start feel the cooler weather roll in to about average or just a little above for April. The overnight temperature was very pleasant last night and should continue that way as the minimums start to drop over the next few nights.

22° here this morning and an overcast sky. Forecast max of 29° for today.

Day off yesterday so went for a drive out to Fernvale, Lowood and up to Somerset Dam. It was lovely to see how green the fields are and see the farmer’s dams full after all this rain. On the news last night, farmers were saying that this rain will stand them in good stead for at least six months and should ensure a good winter crop.

It was a pleasant night although we didn’t manage to get down to the forecast minimum of 15°C in our neck of the woods. Brisbane CBD just managed to hit 15.1C at 06:00. Most of night however hovered around the 18°C or just slightly lower in most areas closer to the Coast

Inland such as Oakey, Warwick, Stanthorpe and Toowoomba all managed single digit temperatures.

Daytime should see the average of 27°C and clear skies with the Westerly change that came through late yesterday afternoon.

@Aussie Girl the wind chill was very pleasant and still is here. You are so right with the Autumn feel!

Edited by user Wednesday, 10 April 2024 6:34:14 AM(UTC)  | Reason: Reply to Aussie Girl

Agree with you Colmait, it was definitely crisp and cool this morning. It sure did feel like 12 this morning.

Yesterday is what I would call a perfect Autumn day with beautiful blue, clear skies and a lovely daytime temperature. It would be lovely if we could have that weather all year round but then it might get boring and we would have nothing to complain or get excited about weather wise

It was a lovely temperature today, only reaching a max of around 26°.

I read in the ABC News this morning that BOMs first winter forecast declares that 2024 could be one of Australia's warmest winters on record

This is the link to the article: https://www.abc.net.au/n...mest-on-record/103697742

Models are suggesting a slightly warmer week with max. temps just above average until this Friday afternoon/ Saturday when a Southeasterly change should move through.

Until the change arrives we should see a few showers and due to the cloud cover and a North Easters blowing, the minimums will remain in the high teens.

The Southeasterly will also bring a shower with the change but should cool things down by a couple of degrees.