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A weather system presently situated south of the Solomon Islands is making its way westward, with meteorologists closely monitoring its trajectory in the coming days. Its path seems to be directed towards the far northern coast of Queensland.
As it progresses through the Coral Sea, forecasts suggest that the system will intensify, potentially posing a risk to coastal areas. Current projections indicate it could reach the Queensland coast by the end of the week, likely around Friday.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a statement highlighting a significant likelihood of the system developing into a cyclone before the week’s conclusion. However, even if it does not escalate to cyclone status, the system may still bring considerable rainfall to the region.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, there is a high chance of it becoming a cyclone before the end of the week.
However if it does not turn into a cyclone, it could bring rain to the far north Queensland coast.
Once the system crosses the Queensland coast, it is expected to move out into the Gulf of Carpentaria and possibly over towards the Top End.
“People in northern Queensland and near the Gulf of Carpentaria should keep up to date with the latest forecasts,” the Bureau of Meteorology said.
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