“But it’s going to be quite hit-and-miss. There are going to be a few thunderstorms in the mix.
“Overall, it’s going to be a little bit unsettled and partly cloudy and more humid over the next few days as well, becoming a bit more uncomfortable potentially.”
Hayes said a surface trough that was pulling in moisture was lingering over south-east Queensland.
“The trough gives us the instability,” he said.
“We’ll see a bit of an increase in [storm and rain] activity, but that will shift further north as we move into the new year.”
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More than 150,000 people are expected to descend on South Bank and its surrounding areas as 80,000 individual fireworks illuminate the night sky from barges in the Brisbane River.
This year, the first fireworks display will be at 7.45pm – an earlier family-friendly time – and the soundtrack will be streamed for the very first time via the Cinewav app, so people can listen no matter their vantage point.
The early fireworks show will run for nine minutes, while the midnight display will run for seven minutes.
The Star casino will deliver a synchronised light display on the Queen’s Wharf building for the earlier show and a New Year’s Eve countdown for the midnight show.
Brisbane company Skylighter Fireworks settled on “Inspire” as the theme for this year’s display, with revellers encouraged to try to spot new fireworks styles including the hibiscus, hydrangea, and “dragon cakes” during the show.
“New Year’s Eve is about a time for reflection, renewal and growth, and Skylighter Fireworks is again honoured to be able to provide that moment for people to share,” Skylighter Fireworks project manager Dale Norris said.
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