DUST has been washed from plants and yards freshened up from Beaudesert to Redlands, with up to 59mm of rain recorded over the weekend.
Beaudesert had 19mm, Greenbank near Jimboomba 21.2mm while 59mm - or more than two inches in the old measure - was recorded at Alexandra Hills in the Redlands.
More showers are expected, with a 70 per cent chance of a sprinkle at Beaudesert and Jimboomba on Thursday.
There is a slight chance of showers on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Redlands and a 50-50 chance on Thursday, although forecasters believe the falls will be minor.
It comes as BOM head of long range forecasting Andrew Watkins warns there is an increased chance of heatwaves and more bushfires in coming months.
"The bureau outlook shows we're likely to see more warmer and drier than average conditions for the coming months," Dr Watkins said.
"This is due largely to a record strong positive Indian Ocean Dipole, that leads to drier air than usual over north-west Australia that supplies much of Australia's rainfall.
"The increased odds of warmer than average days, coupled with a very dry landscape and a likely late start to the northern wet season, give a clear indication that we're likely to see more heatwaves than normal.
"It also adds to the potential bushfire risk, particularly when you consider how dry many parts of southern and eastern Australia are at the moment."
The severe weather season outlook also shows a lower risk of widespread flooding, and a near normal chance of severe thunderstorms.
Dr Watkins said the community needed to be prepared as severe storms with significant rainfall could happen anytime.
The bureau has also forecast a 65 percent chance of fewer cyclones than normal.
Dr Watkins said that despite the forecast, cyclone risk was always high.
"We've never had a tropical cyclone season without at least one cyclone crossing the coast. This means that despite a reduced risk this season, all communities in northern Australia must be ready," Dr Watkins said.
"Even if cyclones stay well out to sea, they can still pose a significant risk to property and lives through strong winds, intense rain and flooding,and storm surges."
Australia sees an average 11 cyclones each season, with four of those crossing the coast, but the chances of seeing that amount this year are slightly reduced.
Cyclone formation was rarely spread evenly, with history showing quiet periods could be followed by bursts of intense activity.
