Heavy rain is set to hit parts of Queensland from tonight as a slow-moving system brings a drenching to the state's north.
The system formed as Tropical Cyclone Maila earlier this month, developing near the Solomon Islands and intensifying into a category 5 cyclone.
It's expected to cross the Cape York coastline tonight.
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Weatherzone says the former cyclone weakened into a tropical low as it drifted south-west, but it's still dragging rain across the coast as it tracks inland.
Communities along the stretch from Mackay to Cape York are likely to feel it most, with heavy rain settling in for several days.
In some spots, totals could push past 100mm.
Townsville could be one of the places watching the skies closely. April is typically much drier than the peak summer months, but this week's rain could stack up fast – potentially all in the space of a couple of days.
It's unfortunate timing, with the North Queensland Cowboys set to take on the Manly Sea Eagles in Thursday night's NRL clash – likely on a rain-soaked field at Townsville's Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
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As the system moves through, it's expected to bring rain into the state’s interior.
Places like Longreach, Mount Isa and Winton are all in line for another decent drop, continuing what's been a surprisingly wet run for parts of the outback.
Meanwhile, it's a different story further south.
South-east Queensland, which has been chasing rain for much of the year, is set to miss out again.
Brisbane is looking at clear skies and dry conditions right through the rest of the week and into the weekend.
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