Hot, dry day ahead for Qld with unusually high temps in some areas
Temperatures are set to climb even higher on Monday, bringing a fire risk to most of Queensland.
Monday is expected to bring sunny, dry weather to most of Queensland, but some areas will experience unusually high temperatures. The Bureau of Meteorology predicts that Darling Downs could see its hottest September day since 2017, with maximum temperatures reaching 32 to 34 degrees Celsius. Brisbane is forecast to see temperatures of 32 to 34 degrees Celsius, while the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast will be slightly cooler, with a top of 28C.
Bundaberg is expected to reach 29C, and Toowoomba may be among the hottest spots in the state, with highs of up to 36C. Cairns and Townsville are expected to have temperatures around 28C, while Rockhampton will be warmer at 32C. Rain is not anticipated in most areas, but cloud and shower activity is possible in the very north, mainly north of Ingham.
Early-morning fog patches are expected for eastern areas south of Cairns, clearing to a fine day. South of Longreach may experience temperatures about 5 to 10 degrees above the September average. The fire risk is broadscale across most of the state due to dry conditions and elevated temperatures.
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