As the week kicks off, the rain is taking a temporary break, but this lull won’t last long. A fresh weather pattern is on the horizon, poised to deliver significant rainfall to areas of Queensland.

According to Weatherzone, a monsoon flow originating from the Coral Sea is expected to develop into a low-pressure system and make its way onto the eastern shores of Queensland.

“This system is anticipated to primarily affect the northern and central coastal regions of eastern Queensland starting Friday, persisting through the weekend, and possibly stretching into the early parts of next week,” explained Weatherzone meteorologist Ben Domensino.

Additionally, heavy rainfall is predicted to spread inland, potentially impacting flood-vulnerable areas in the state’s northwest.

Whether or not this system escalates into a cyclone, Domensino cautions that it could significantly impact regions already reeling from previous flooding.

“It’s expected to unleash substantial rainfall into river catchments that are already saturated,” he noted.

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