{
  "id": 19013711,
  "title": "Break in SEQ storm activity as 'insufferable' heatwave lingers in Far North",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/break-in-seq-storm-activity-as-insufferable-heatwave-lingers-in-far",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T20:31:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-09/heatwave-far-north-queensland-storms-ease-south-east/107360646"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Parts of Queensland's Far North are enduring a record-breaking heatwave, while the south-east region enjoys a brief respite from repeated thunderstorms. Weipa, on Cape York Peninsula, experienced its hottest November day on record, with temperatures soaring to an unbearable 39.8 degrees Celsius. For an astonishing 33 consecutive days, the mercury has hovered above 36 degrees, causing discomfort for residents. Meteorologist Kimba Wong described the heat as \"insufferable.\"\n\nThe Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issued extreme and severe heatwave warnings for the peninsula and other regions, respectively, from the Gulf Country to the Whitsundays. Far North Queensland can expect another week of high temperatures, with maximums in the high 30s to low 40s and overnight lows in the mid to high 20s.\n\nLocalized heavy rainfall and storms may occur around Mackay and the Eungella ranges on Monday. However, south-east Queensland is expected to experience a brief break from the ongoing storm activity. As mid-November arrives, an unsettled trough system is anticipated to push into the state, bringing more unsettled weather from Tuesday to Thursday. South-east Queensland might face a return of severe storms on Wednesday and Thursday, with temperatures moderating slightly on Monday before rising again.\n\nSeveral flood warnings remain active, including moderate warnings for flooding along the Barcoo, Bulloo, and Upper Balonne rivers.",
  "summary": "Weipa in the Cape York Peninsula has its hottest November day on record, as Far North Queensland swelters through another week of extreme heatwave conditions.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}