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More rain forecast for south-east Queensland before temperatures plummet

ABC Australia · May 17, 2026, 8:01 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Gloomy weather at Burleigh Heads on Sunday.
  • Coastal rain is forecast for south-east Queensland on Monday and Tuesday, with much-needed falls on the Southern Downs.
  • Beachgoers are being warned to be mindful of a powerful swell and large tidal variations.

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Gloomy weather at Burleigh Heads on Sunday. The forecast improves on Wednesday. (ABC Gold Coast: Dominic Cansdale)

Coastal rain is forecast for south-east Queensland on Monday and Tuesday, with much-needed falls on the Southern Downs.

Beachgoers are being warned to be mindful of a powerful swell and large tidal variations.

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