The forecast for this week is looking promising for rain, with a high chance of falls most days.
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From January 20 to 27, the Bureau of Meteorology is predicting showers and storms to cross the North West.
BoM forecaster Kimba Wong said it was associated with a surface trough drawing in moisture.
"It is a pretty interesting week for the North West. Today (Monday January 20) Mount Isa has reduced chance of showers, but closer to the Gulf and east can expect showers from today," Ms Wong said.
"The reason we are seeing this weather is due to a surface trough drawing in moisture to the north and east, however as the trough moves south and west falls will increase in the North West.
"There is a greater chance of rain towards the end of the week."
Ms Wong said these storms would still be very hit and miss.
"These showers and storms can be patchy, so those lucky enough to get under a storm could easily see into the double digits," she said.
"This weather event is not associated with monsoonal activity.
"We haven't seen any proper monsoonal activity yet, there is a bit of a surge coming across the top end in the next few days but Queensland hasn't seen that proper monsoonal trough just yet."
Mount Isa Forecast
Today (Monday January 20), has a slight (20 per cent) chance of a shower this morning, light winds and is expected to reach a top of 36 degrees.
Tuesday January 21, is predicted to have a 50 per cent chance of 0-2mm in the evening with the chance of a thunderstorm an reaching a top of 38 degrees.
Wednesday should have partly cloudy conditions with a slight (30 per cent) chance of a shower and reaching a top of 41 degrees.
Thursday is predicting a medium chance of showers and a thunderstorm in the evening, reaching a top of 40 degrees.
Friday has a 60 per cent chance of up to 15mm and a top temperature of 35 degrees.
Into the weekend, Saturday predicts a medium chance (50 per cent) of a shower, most likely late in the evening and a top of 35 degrees,
Sunday has a 40 per cent chance of showers and reaching a top of 34 degrees.
As for water levels, Lake Moondarra is currently sitting at 45.8 per cent while Lake Julius is at 73.2 per cent.
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Samantha Campbell
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory. She is currently writing for the North Queensland Register based in North West Queensland. Email: samantha.campbell@austcommunitymedia.com.au
