So unless winds are in excess of 39.6km/h the fireworks will go ahead - and that remains unlikely. The main risks are damaging winds and potentially large hail, she said.īut rest assured, a Brisbane Festival spokesperson said rain would not affect fireworks. 'Severe storms are a possibility for the afternoon and evening, which is not particularly good news for Riverfire,' the forecaster said. Yesterday the Bureau of Meteorology warned those planning to attend to 'have a plan B' with possible severe storms and hail forecast.Īccording to the BOM's Kimba Wong, weather conditions for tonight's fireworks display were looking to be less than ideal. Here are the answers to any questions you may have about what to expect throughout the day and night: What's the weather forecast? Organisers expect this year's event to attract more than 500,000 people along the banks of the Brisbane River.īut where else can you go to avoid the crowds? What can and can't I bring with me? And what time are the fireworks?
