Much of Queensland from the North Tropical Coast to the Darling Downs and over to the west has been swept by heavy rain. The country's heaviest rain to 9am was recorded from around Ingham to Mossman on the tropical coast, with scattered falls of 100-300 mm. Rankin Creek received 349mm in the 24 hour period, while Mossman South gained 317mm and the heaviest daily total in 16 years. Further from the coast, there were scattered falls of 30-50mm. Barcaldine in the Central West picked up 63mm to 9am, more than double the May average total rainfall and the wettest day since January. The widespread and heavy rain has been triggered by a broad low pressure trough, which has drawn in copious amounts of tropical moisture with humid easterly winds. The trough will progress east across the state on Friday, taking the heaviest rain to the coast and subsequently offshore. Brisbane can expect rain to increase in the afternoon as the main axis of the trough passes through. It is likely to be the city's wettest day of the month, with more than 10mm expected. The highest falls are likely to be about coastal suburbs. A high will move in from the west on Saturday, bringing increasing sunshine to Brisbane. Areas further north can expect showers to tend sparse through the day. Wind will be a notable feature in Brisbane, with fresh and gusty south-westerly winds making the expected top of 21 degrees feel particularly cool. This will be a reminder that winter is on our doorstep.