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A tropical low-pressure system, identified as 37U, is currently situated between Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, as per the Bureau of Meteorology.
There is a considerable probability—up to 70 percent—that this system could evolve into a tropical cyclone over the weekend. However, its slow progression suggests it may not impact Queensland directly.
Forecasts indicate that 37U will drift westward towards Papua New Guinea over the weekend and then shift south or southwest as the week progresses.
The Bureau of Meteorology anticipates that, whether it remains a tropical low or escalates into a cyclone, the system will keep a safe distance from Australia.
Although Weatherzone noted earlier this week that the system might not reach Australian shores, it could still influence the country’s weather conditions.
“This convergence of three tropical atmospheric waves is likely to enhance cloudiness and rainfall over the western Pacific Ocean, possibly including parts of the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and northern Australia,” the weather reporting site said.
Rain is forecast for many parts of the sunshine state over the Easter long weekend.
Wide-spread scattered showers are predicted along the Queensland coast, particularly near the Cassowary and Daintree regions.
Weatherzone has forecast a high chance of rain in Brisbane today, followed by clear skies and sun from Saturday to Monday.
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