Rainfall along the coastal fringe has been far greater than inland areas, but in spite of this many centres across the region received average rainfall. Many creeks and watercourses have continued to run across the region particularly in coastal areas. There was no runoff in the western catchments of Maranoa and has remained in recessional mode. The drier conditions have lead to an increased demand for irrigation supplies. Water levels in alluvial and sandstone aquifers remain stable.
Most major storages are in a good position.
The average SOI over the last 30 days has fallen to -0.1. Colder than normal equatorial sea-surface temperatures are now present from around the International Dateline to the Central Pacific Ocean, and in most of the eastern Pacific. However, temperatures are slightly cooler than normal of the northeast coast of Australia. Potential yields of late-planted crops in winter cropping areas of central and southern Queensland are slightly below average. The next passage of the 30-50 day oscillation is expected about the third week of October.