As the week kicks off, Queensland residents are experiencing a temporary break from the rain. However, this respite will be short-lived as a fresh weather system is poised to unleash more significant rainfall across parts of the state.

Meteorologists from Weatherzone have indicated that a monsoon surge originating from the Coral Sea is transforming into a low-pressure system, which is expected to make its presence felt on Queensland’s eastern shores.

Weatherzone’s expert, Ben Domensino, highlighted, “This system appears set to target the northern and central coasts of eastern Queensland from Friday into the weekend, with the potential to linger into early next week.”

He further noted that the heavy rainfall might reach inland, affecting areas in the state’s northwest that are already grappling with flooding.

Whether or not this system escalates into a cyclone, Domensino cautions that its effects could be significant, particularly for those regions still recovering from previous floods.

“It will still produce lots of rain that will be falling into already saturated river catchments,” he said.

“Flooding will be a high risk from late this week and next week over parts of northern and central Queensland.”