Southeast Queensland is bracing for evening showers and the possibility of storms following a weekend marked by severe weather. Meanwhile, western regions of the state are expected to experience significantly cooler temperatures than usual.

Angus Hines, a senior meteorologist with the weather bureau, indicated that areas between Brisbane and the Capricornia region may see late showers or isolated storms on Monday after a partly cloudy day. "If you're right down at the coastline, the risk of rainfall looks pretty slim," he stated.

The forecast marks a stark contrast to the severe thunderstorms that impacted the state on Saturday. "On Monday across the east coast, generally bright weather and lots of sunshine," Hines noted. He added that the large hailstones seen previously are unlikely to return, emphasizing that "the high-end severe weather is not likely to be replicated."

Hines explained that there are significant changes occurring in the atmosphere across Queensland, affecting conditions not only at the surface but also higher up.

In western Queensland, temperatures could drop by as much as 12 degrees Celsius below average on Monday. Hines mentioned, "We are going to see a band of rain and a change to much cooler temperatures move into western parts of the state." He noted that temperatures in some areas could fall to the low or mid-20s, while typical temperatures for this time of year range from 35 to 38 degrees in the far west.

The meteorologist also reported that extensive wet weather is expected from the far southwest around Birdsville and the channel country up to the northwest. While the rain is not anticipated to be heavy, many areas should receive light to moderate rainfall.

Looking ahead to Tuesday, the weather bureau predicts that the band of wet weather will move toward the coast. Hines remarked, "Most people won't get that much; they're not huge rainfall totals." He added that while the temperature change will not be dramatic, some coastal areas may experience a few degrees of cooling starting Wednesday.

Despite the slight temperature drop, the overall outlook for the state remains dry. The remainder of the week is expected to be mostly sunny in the southeast. Additionally, a severe heatwave in the Far North is projected to gradually ease as the week continues.