Cyclone risk still high in Queensland as second tropical low could hit Brisbane

The risk of a cyclone still remains for northern Queensland, while other parts of the state are being warned to brace for heavy rains.

According to Weatherzone, a tropical low forming off the Queensland coast could make landfall near Townsville on Friday, with a moderate chance it will turn into a cyclone.

Even if the low doesn't reach full intensity, the impacts will be felt far and wide across the state.

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"The impacts for northern Queensland should include heavy rain, localised flash flooding and blustery winds as it approaches and crosses the coast," Weatherzone's Ben Domensino said.

"Following landfall, the low pressure system is expected to move inland, allowing rain and storms to spread over northern Queensland into the weekend and possible early next week."

The Bureau of Meteorology expects up to 130mm of rain to fall in Cooktown, with around 90mm possible in Port Douglas, and falls of up to 70mm in Cairns.

However, Domensino warns a new weather system could cause heavy rain in other parts of the state.

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"Some computer models suggest that a second low-pressure system could track towards the south near the Queensland coast later this week," he said.

"If this does happen, rain and storms could also spread over central and southeast Queensland from Friday into the weekend, with the potential for moderate to heavy falls."

Brisbane will receive showers today, with falls of up to 10mm possible, with similar rain predicted for the Gold Coast.

However, this could rise to 40mm of rain on Sunday.

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