No cumulus thunder clouds to be seen here. Just a flat mass of smokey virgery sky, mixed with cumulus stratus

Just looking at the current obs' for coolongatta at 11.30am

Dew point has climbed to 15.5, humidity 64% , temp' only 22.5. wind has swung to easterly her which is no doubt bringing in some moisture.

BOM
forecast
Forecast issued at 4:50 am EST on Tuesday 17 September 2019.
Forecast for the rest of Tuesday

Summary
Max 26
Late shower, possible storm.
Chance of any rain: 50%

Gold Coast area

Mostly sunny day. Medium (50%) chance of showers late this afternoon and evening. The chance of a gusty thunderstorm late this afternoon and evening, possibly severe. Light winds becoming northwest to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the late evening.

Fire Danger - Very High

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