While the predicted sweltering temperatures for Brisbane may have dropped slightly, the weekend is going to feel hotter than ever, according to Bureau of Meteorology.
Parts of Queensland were hit with a heatwave on Wednesday that was expected to carry soaring temperatures through to Sunday.
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On Friday afternoon, meteorologist Andrew Bufalino said although maximum temperatures in certain areas had dropped by one to two degrees, residents could still expect to feel the heat.
"Earlier in the week we were going for 36-degree maximum (in Brisbane) but now it has been decreased to 34, however minimums are expected to be above average at the 25-degree mark," he said.
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"The moisture levels are going to make the temperature feel even warmer.
"Last night, the current temperature (or apparent temperature, how it feels) didn't dip below 30 degrees."
Some towns across south-west Queensland were still expected to soar above 40 degrees at the weekend.
Birdsville residents woke on Friday morning to 32-degree heat.
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Sea breezes will be the saving grace for Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast residents where temperatures are expected to max at 33 degrees.
With high moisture levels comes high chances of thunderstorms, especially in the Darling Downs region on Saturday, Mr Bufalino said.
"On Sunday, activity will increase into Wide Bay region and south-east Queensland due to moisture, we are expecting thunderstorms that will be quite heavy," he said.
"There is a chance of thunderstorm warnings out this weekend.
"Keep in mind that with this activity, the maximum temperatures may be a bit lower."
Those heading to the beach to cool off over the weekend might be left a little sore as northerly winds are expected to bring in bluebottles along the east coast, according to Surf Life Saving Queensland.
Beach goers are urged to check lifeguard warnings before entering the water.
On the Sunshine Coast there have been about 9000 stinger incidents since December 20, while on the Gold Coast, 2468 stinger incidents were recorded for the month of December.
Queensland surf lifesavers were also pleading with beachgoers to swim between the flags as since summer kicked off, more than half of those rescued, 421, were swimming outside flagged areas.