A heatwave hitting the state's north west will prolong monsoonal weather conditions, as temperatures creep back into the low 40s.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
A heatwave will cross Queensland this week, starting in the south-west, moving into the west and north west.
Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Kimba Wong said there was a slight chance of rain early in the week but it would continue to reduce as heatwave conditions strengthen.
"An afternoon shower or thunderstorm is predicted from Monday to Wednesday but that chance shifts to the north as the heat builds up," Ms Wong said.
"The heat will gradually build throughout the week, this includes overnight temperatures."
Ms Wong said temperatures would exceed January's average temperatures.
"Temperatures are expected to reach a maximum of 43 degrees, which we have seen a pleasant break from those conditions over the last few weeks," she said.
"The average maximum temperature for January is 36.6 degrees and the average minimum for Mount Isa is 23.8 degrees."
Ms Wong said monsoonal conditions were predicted to increase in the next month.
"We have certainly had that wet weather over the last few weeks, but we are moving into a break period now," she said.
"However we expect to see monsoonal condition return by the end of the month."
Monday January 11 is expecting partly cloudy conditions reaching a top of 36 degrees.
Tuesday is expected to be partly cloudy, reaching a top of 36 degrees and a minimum of 25 and the slight chance of a thunderstorm.
Wednesday is predicted to reach a top of 38 degrees and a minimum of 25 and 10 per cent of isolated showers.
Thursday temperatures are expected to jump to 41 and overnight low of 26 with no chance of rain.
Friday is expected to have similar conditions with a top of 41 and overnight low of 25.
Into the weekend, Saturday is forecast to reach a top of 42 degrees and low of 26 and Sunday is predicted to reach a scorching 43 degrees and low of 27.
Looking at the lake levels and Lake Moondarra is sitting at 72.01 per cent, and Lake Julius at 99.64 per cent.
While you are here, subscribe to our weekly email delivered to your inbox every Tuesday and Friday.
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
