Above-average rainfall and temperatures are predicted across the state in coming months, prompting fresh calls for residents to prepare for possible flooding, storms or other natural disasters.

The Bureau of Meteorology’s long-range forecast for Queensland follows major fires on Moreton Island, in the Western Downs and near Bundaberg on the long weekend.

A total fire ban in place for Brisbane expired overnight and will not extended, however.

“Rainfall is likely to be above average for large parts of eastern Australia, including Queensland, from now until at least January,” senior meteorologist Laura Boekel said on Tuesday morning.

“Both minimum and maximum temperatures are likely to be above average for large parts of Queensland over the coming months.

“During the warmer months, sever

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