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Home>Queensland>North Coast & Tableland>Cairns
Today
Clearing shower
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands for Friday. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds E/SE 25 to 35 km/h.
Chance of Rain
90%
Amount of Rain
< 1mm
Fire Danger Rating
Moderate
UV Index
Extreme
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