Qld's mostly sunny long weekend could descend into severe storms
Storms are expected across southern parts of Queensland during the long weekend, but conditions up north should ease for the public holiday.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) predicts severe storms may disrupt Queensland's long weekend, kicking off a period of unsettled weather. Southern regions are expected to experience storms during the King's Birthday long weekend, while northern areas will see calmer conditions with brisk south-easterly breezes. Storms could start Monday, marking the onset of a series of showers and thunderstorms.
The BOM senior forecaster, Felim Hanniffy, noted that the weekend watch-point for Queensland is the onset of storms. October marks the beginning of the higher risk weather season, with the potential for thunderstorms near the New South Wales border. As the weekend progresses, temperatures are expected to be warmer than average in southern regions and cooler than average in the north.
Coastal areas might receive intermittent showers. Despite the stormy weather, boating conditions are expected to improve on Queensland's North Tropical Coast, as breezes drop off over the public holiday.
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