North Queensland anticipates heavy rainfall today

North Queensland is preparing for heavy rainfall today, with areas north of Townsville expecting up to 200mm. A tropical low may form in the Gulf of Carpentaria, but it is unlikely to develop into a cyclone. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts wet conditions continuing through the week, impacting already saturated river systems from February flooding. Moderate flood warnings are in place for the Tully River and minor warnings for other rivers. In contrast, the Gold and Sunshine coasts will experience unseasonably hot weather, with temperatures rising 2 to 6 degrees above average. Thunderstorms are possible in inland areas of south-east Queensland.