Ex-tropical Cyclone Ellie Ex-tropical cyclone heading towards Far North Queensland

The fallout from extropical Cyclone Ellie is “far from over” as it moves east across the country, forecasters say.

The weather system has moved on from northern WA where record flooding continues along the Fitzroy River, with now the rains diminishing in flood-affected areas such as Fitzroy Crossing, Noonkanbah and Willare.

River levels have now fallen below significant flood levels at Fitzroy Crossing but continue to rise at Willare, with the Met Office tipping the Fitzroy to peak around 11m at Willare on Monday.

Heavy rain from ex-TC Ellie will now be concentrated on the Queensland coast with the far north in the line of fire, Sky News Weather meteorologist Alison Osborne said.

“The warm tropical oceans in our northeast are also helping to trigger the next round of heavy rains across the Sunshine State,” Ms Osborne said.

“Daily Showers and Thunderstorms: Isolated heavy downpours, but widespread heavy showers could occur in the northern tropics.”

Former Tropical Cyclone Ellie is now moving inland after bringing rainfall totals above 800mm to parts of the Kimberley.

Far North Queensland is next in the line of fire after torrential rains wreaked havoc in northern Western Australia. Pictured is damage on Great Northern Hwy at Fitzroy Crossing

The system should reach the Queensland coast on Wednesday and persist through at least the end of the weekend, with up to 60mm forecast for Mackay and Cairns through Friday and Saturday.

Rainfall of up to 100mm could hit Mount Isa, Ms Osborne said.

Brisbane residents are likely to avoid any wild Ellie weather, and after a possible shower on Sunday, they will enjoy a dry week with temperatures in the 20s and 30s before a medium chance of showers on Friday and Saturday.

A dry day in Sydney could see a result on the final day of cricket at the SCG, while temperatures in the mid to high 20s will persist throughout the week, with showers possible on Friday and Saturday.

It will be even hotter in Canberra, with two lovely sunny days of 27°C and 32°C on Sunday and Monday and a warm week ahead, before showers and thunderstorms on Thursday night and into the weekend. of week.

The Office has forecast a warm and sunny week in Melbourne, with a slight temperature change on Monday night leading to a high of just 24°C on Tuesday and a slight chance of showers.

The mercury will rise to 31C on Wednesday in the Victorian capital, and conditions will remain hot and dry thereafter until at least Saturday.

Queenslanders will need their umbrellas this week as wild weather moves east

A delivery of hay for cattle stranded by flooding near Fitzroy Crossing. Image: DFES WA

Typical summer weather has returned to most of the country, but extropical Cyclone Ellie is heading for a new target.

South Australians could get some “yo-yo heat” days, Ms Osborne said, as a low-intensity heat wave could set in mid-week.

The broad high-pressure system could cause scorching temperatures across WA and the South Australian outback, and spread as far east as Melbourne.

Tasmanians will miss out on the effects of the high pressure system, with temperatures dipping to 19°C on Tuesday before partly cloudy days with temperatures around 20°F are expected through the weekend.

The hottest days of the week in Perth will be Monday (37°C) and Tuesday (36°C), with a High Fire Danger Warning currently in effect for the Swan Coastal North and South and Swan Inland North forecast districts. and South.

The temperature will drop back to 27C on Wednesday before three sunny 30C days at the weekend.

Classic tropical January weather will continue in Darwin, with thunderstorms possible and highs of 32°C on Sunday and Monday, and similar weather for the remainder of the week, with conditions better likely to remain dry on Tuesday and on Wednesday.

Typical summer weather has returned to most of the country, but extropical Cyclone Ellie is heading for a new target.