Storms Loom Over Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
Visitors heading to Toowoomba for the much-loved Carnival of Flowers are being told to pack both sunscreen and umbrellas this weekend. While the region is renowned for its spectacular spring blooms, the weather is set to bring a different kind of show — one filled with showers, thunderstorms, and possibly even hail.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the Darling Downs and much of southern Queensland are in for an unsettled few days. A trough pushing up from New South Wales is expected to spark widespread thunderstorms across the south of the state, stretching from the Channel Country all the way through to Brisbane and the Gold and Sunshine coasts. Meteorologists say that while Friday and Saturday may see some of the heaviest activity, conditions should ease by Sunday, just in time for the start of the school holidays.
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Heavy rainfall, damaging winds, and large hail are possible in certain areas, making Friday and Saturday ones to watch carefully. Up to 20 millimetres of rain may fall around Toowoomba, which could dampen plans but won’t dim the colour and excitement of the festival itself. Even with the risk of storms, visitors are still expected to wander among the gardens, enjoy the vibrant floral displays, and take part in the many events that make the carnival such a highlight of Queensland’s calendar.
Across the state, weather contrasts are striking. While the Darling Downs prepares for downpours, parts of central and western Queensland are facing scorching conditions, with maximums climbing well above the September average. Rockhampton and Cairns will both hover around 30 degrees, Mount Isa is tipped to reach a sweltering 37, and Longreach isn’t far behind at 36. These hot and dry conditions are driving up fire dangers in regions such as the Central Highlands, Coalfields, and Channel Country. Authorities have already flagged a high fire danger rating in those areas for Friday.
Meanwhile, in far north Queensland, flood warnings are still in place after an exceptionally wet September. The Mulgrave River catchment south of Cairns has been drenched with hundreds of millimetres of rain this week. Thankfully, conditions there are also expected to ease, with showers becoming lighter and less frequent heading into the weekend.
So, for festival-goers in Toowoomba, it’s shaping up to be a weekend of contrasts — umbrellas in hand one minute, sunglasses the next. The roses will still be blooming, the air will still be fragrant, and the city will still be alive with celebration. While the skies may rumble above, the spirit of the Carnival of Flowers is set to shine just as brightly as the gardens themselves.
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