Tropical Cyclone Ului is edging closer to the QLD coast, causing winds to strengthen with scattered showers. A high is keeping the east dry, whilst directing warm northerlies into the southeast. A trough is generating areas of rain and storms over TAS, VIC, southern SA and WA.
Thu 16:46 EDT Severe Tropical Cyclone Ului continues to move slowly towards the QLD coast and is predicted to make landfall between Cardwell and Yepoon sometime over the coming weekend.
Thu 14:04 EDT
Authorities are urging people to prepare early for the chance of an intense tropical cyclone crossing the coast in northern or central Queensland by Sunday.
Thu 11:46 EDT Queensland's peak horticulture industry group says continuous rain on the Sunshine Coast is helping some growers and causing problems for others.