Rain is forecasted at the end of the week for Queensland could relieve firefighters from an onslaught of bush fires, however won’t be enough to end the drought. 

Forecaster Jess Gardenr said, “Rainfall amounts will be highly variable, due to the nature of showers and thunderstorms but many people can expect between five and 10mm (millimeter) with isolated totals of 15-30mm in heavier showers and storms on Friday.” 

Drier weather is likely to return on Sunday.