The Bureau of Meteorology reports that water levels have already reached the moderate flood stage at 16.75 meters earlier today. Forecasts suggest it will climb to a major flood level of 17.5 meters by this afternoon, approaching the flood levels of March 2000.

Rainfall is predicted to move southward, impacting Townsville and then Mackay. By tomorrow, the system is expected to cover Wide Bay and the Darling Downs, eventually reaching Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast by Sunday.

“Saturday will bring a few showers, but they are likely to intensify by late evening, with Sunday anticipated to be the wettest day in southeast Queensland,” stated How.

According to forecasts, southeast Queensland, including Brisbane, could experience moderate rainfall amounts ranging from 50 to 100 millimeters on Sunday, with possible higher isolated totals.

Residents of Brisbane should also prepare for a slight drop in temperatures, with highs around 26 degrees over the weekend.

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