Unseasonable rain has hit the North West, resulting in widespread rain across most of the region.
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An unseasonably moist northeasterly flow crossed northern Queensland on May 9-10, combined with a strengthening upper trough over central Australia has caused widespread rain.
Most of the North West recorded rain, with Mount Isa only recording 11 millimetres.
Cloncurry recorded 28mm in town and 44mm on the Landsborough Highway. Julia Creek recorded 13mm, Richmond 27mm and Hughenden 32mm.
Falls were heavier to the south with properties around Duchess recording up to 75mm and 97mm at Kirby.
In the Gulf, Normanton recorded 36mm and Burketown 8.6mm.
There is a strong chance of rain continuing on Tuesday as heavy rainfall is expected to shift east on Wednesday May 11, and to develop along the northeast coast.
Tuesday will reach a top of 24 degrees with an 80 per cent chance of showers.
Wednesday will be partly cloudy reaching a top of 25 degrees with a five per cent chance of rain.
Thursday will be sunny and a top of 25 degrees and no rain.
Friday mostly sunny and a top of 26 degrees and no rain
The weekend will be warmer with sunny conditions and a top of 29 degrees on Saturday and 30 degrees on Sunday.
Mount Isa lake levels, Lake Moondarra is at 47.2 per cent and Lake Julius 91.2 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
