TIME TO PLAY AS RAIN EASES
FORECASTERS say the rain might not go away for long but the Far North can count on a run of drier days this week. With partly cloudy conditions and a top temperature of 30 today and tomorrow, most people will be able to enjoy some time outdoors. But don’t put the umbrella away yet, more showers are expected at the weekend.
YOU can chuck the umbrella in the back seat for the next few days as skies over Cairns are set to clear slightly, but showers could still surprise.
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecasted partly cloudy conditions on Wednesday and partly cloudy conditions for Thursday, with a maximum temperature of 30C and a 20 to 30 per cent chance of rain across the next three days.
“The Far North has still got some showers around, mostly north and south of Cairns, but you’ll probably sweat more than you’ll get rained on,” said the bureau’s Steve Hadley.
Unseasonably damp conditions pounded several areas over the weekend. Babinda Boulders had the most intense rainfall with a 52mm drenching on Saturday.
Rain is forecast to return at the weekend when Cairns can expect another three to 10 millimetres of rainfall on Sunday.
“Some thunderstorms could develop, but it’s looking more like rainfall that you’d see during the cooler months. If you’re playing any dry-weather sports be sure to check the radar,” Mr Hadley said.