Increasing showers and storms in the east

Showers and storms are increasing in eastern parts of the country, according to weatherzone.com.au.

A large high is shifting surface winds around to the northeast lifting humidity levels, while the upper atmosphere is cooling due to an upper trough. This combination is increasing instability across northeast NSW and southeast Queensland, resulting in the showers and storms.

Most of the activity has been coastal due to warm sea surface temperatures. A few storms developed inland on the ranges this afternoon where they should become more numerous in the next couple of days as the upper atmosphere continues to cool.

Falls are likely to remain brief and isolated inland but could be more sustained in coastal areas where there is potential for some heavy falls.

Today, Gayndah received 4mm in 10 minutes. The highest recorded since 9am was 9mm at Mt Glorious.

- Weatherzone

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