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Crowds at the opening weekend of Queensland’s biggest agricultural show were met with plenty of sunshine and temperatures reminiscent of spring today.

President of the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA), David Thomas, said this weekend’s weather is “just perfect for the Ekka”.

“There’s a great vibe around the show this year, I think everyone wants to get out and have a great time,” he said.

“Luckily, Mother Nature’s playing very fine with us [in terms of] the weather as well.”

Ekka visitors snack on ice cream and frozen drinks
Ekka visitors enjoyed cold treats as temperatures soared.(ABC News)

Meteorologist with the Bureau of Meteorology, Kimba Wong, said the warm weather will continue in the coming days. 

“We are definitely seeing these warmer temperatures coming through due to the influence of a north westerly wind regime at the moment,” she told ABC News.

“So what we’ve got is [a] ridge of high pressure extending across southern Queensland and that’s directing the winds across the south east.

“We are looking at temperatures reaching the high twenties by Monday and Tuesday and, for some areas inland from the coast, reaching around 30 degrees.”

The city's skyline and sun overlook the Brisbane sign in Southport.

Brisbane is set to experience its warmest winter days in six years.(ABC News: Elizabeth Pickering)

Ms Wong said a number of suburbs across south east Queensland will experience “the warmest August temperatures during the day … since about 2017”.

The Gold Coast saw a top of 27 degrees yesterday — the warmest August day in four years — while Brisbane’s western suburbs will start their week with temperatures up to 29 degrees.

Increased risk of fire

Ms Wong said the favourable weather has led to plenty of vegetation growth, with Queenslanders warned to stay vigilant as we move further into bushfire season. 

On Saturday afternoon, a watch and act alert was issued for properties between Wattle Drive, Gulera Road, Ducklo Gulera Road and Kumbarilla Road, near Dalby.

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