HUMIDITY and hot temperatures are set to drop in Scenic Rim, Jimboomba and Redland City in the coming days after experiencing this month’s hottest day on the record in Queensland.
Meterologist Jonathan How said the state recorded its hottest February day on record on Monday, with the average statewide maximum temperature hitting 40.5 degrees.
“Tuesdays maximum was 40.1C, making it the first time in February that Queensland has recorded consecutive days of a state-wide average maximum of above 40 degrees,” he said.
Mr How said severe heatwave conditions would continue to affect central and northern parts of the state into the weekend but temperatures would gradually fall over the coming days.
“The decrease temperatures will be gradual to start with and temperatures will remain above average through the weekend, but by Tuesday we will see maximums drop back into the high 20s to low 30s across the south-east,” he said.
“Wednesday will be much more pleasant across central and eastern parts of the state, but still very hot inland.”
Mr How said he urged residents to stay hydrated and avoid being out in the sun when possible during the hot and humid weather.
For updates, see the latest forecasts on the bureau website here.
