More rain forecast for south-east Queensland before temperatures plummet
South-east Queensland is expecting unseasonable rain over the next two days before a significant temperature drop. The Gold Coast may see up to 75 millimeters of rain, while Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast are also forecasted to receive substantial rainfall. Clearer skies and colder nights will follow, with temperatures in some areas expected to fall to as low as 4 degrees Celsius.
- ▪Coastal rain is predicted for south-east Queensland on Monday and Tuesday.
- ▪The Gold Coast is expected to receive the highest rainfall, with up to 75 millimeters possible.
- ▪Temperatures are forecast to drop significantly after the rain clears, with lows of 4 degrees Celsius in Stanthorpe.
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- ▪ South-east Queensland battered by rain — The Sydney Morning Herald
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More 'unseasonable' rain forecast for south-east Queensland ahead of temperature dropBy Josh DyeTopic:WeatherMon 18 May 2026 at 6:01amMon 18 May 2026 at 6:01amMon 18 May 2026 at 6:01amGloomy weather at Burleigh Heads on Sunday. The forecast improves on Wednesday. (ABC Gold Coast: Dominic Cansdale)In short:Coastal rain is forecast for south-east Queensland on Monday and Tuesday, with much-needed falls on the Southern Downs. Beachgoers are being warned to be mindful of a powerful swell and large tidal variations.
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