Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:21 am Thursday, 16 January 2025.

Severe thunderstorms have developed over the central coast and interior this morning.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable airmass is producing severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall over central parts of Queensland this morning.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Mackay, Marlborough, St Lawrence, Sarina and Byfield.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:25 am.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:21 am Thursday, 16 January 2025.

Severe thunderstorms have developed over the central coast and interior this morning.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable airmass is producing severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall over central parts of Queensland this morning.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Mackay, Marlborough, St Lawrence, Sarina and Byfield.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:25 am.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:35 PM EST on Wednesday 15 January 2025
Valid for Wednesday 15 January 2025 to Saturday 18 January 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Central Coast and Whitsundays
Warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, North West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego and Wide Bay and Burnett

Safety Advice::
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties over inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

Maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties along the eastern coast and adjacent ranges. With overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Extreme heatwave conditions have developed over the central and northern Queensland coast and are expected to peak during the weekend, before easing early next week. Severe heatwave conditions over inland parts of Queensland are expected to ease by the weekend as a milder southerly change extends over the area from Thursday. Locations likely to be impacted include Bundaberg, Bowen, Charleville, Cairns, Gladstone, Ingham, Longreach, Port Douglas, Proserpine and Townsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Thursday 16 January 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:35 PM EST on Wednesday 15 January 2025
Valid for Wednesday 15 January 2025 to Saturday 18 January 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Central Coast and Whitsundays
Warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, North West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego and Wide Bay and Burnett

Safety Advice::
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties over inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

Maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties along the eastern coast and adjacent ranges. With overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Extreme heatwave conditions have developed over the central and northern Queensland coast and are expected to peak during the weekend, before easing early next week. Severe heatwave conditions over inland parts of Queensland are expected to ease by the weekend as a milder southerly change extends over the area from Thursday. Locations likely to be impacted include Bundaberg, Bowen, Charleville, Cairns, Gladstone, Ingham, Longreach, Port Douglas, Proserpine and Townsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Thursday 16 January 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:35 PM EST on Wednesday 15 January 2025
Valid for Wednesday 15 January 2025 to Saturday 18 January 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Central Coast and Whitsundays
Warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, North West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego and Wide Bay and Burnett

Safety Advice::
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties over inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

Maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties along the eastern coast and adjacent ranges. With overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Extreme heatwave conditions have developed over the central and northern Queensland coast and are expected to peak during the weekend, before easing early next week. Severe heatwave conditions over inland parts of Queensland are expected to ease by the weekend as a milder southerly change extends over the area from Thursday. Locations likely to be impacted include Bundaberg, Bowen, Charleville, Cairns, Gladstone, Ingham, Longreach, Port Douglas, Proserpine and Townsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Thursday 16 January 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:35 PM EST on Wednesday 15 January 2025
Valid for Wednesday 15 January 2025 to Saturday 18 January 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Central Coast and Whitsundays
Warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, North West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego and Wide Bay and Burnett

Safety Advice::
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties over inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

Maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties along the eastern coast and adjacent ranges. With overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Extreme heatwave conditions have developed over the central and northern Queensland coast and are expected to peak during the weekend, before easing early next week. Severe heatwave conditions over inland parts of Queensland are expected to ease by the weekend as a milder southerly change extends over the area from Thursday. Locations likely to be impacted include Bundaberg, Bowen, Charleville, Cairns, Gladstone, Ingham, Longreach, Port Douglas, Proserpine and Townsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Thursday 16 January 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:35 PM EST on Wednesday 15 January 2025
Valid for Wednesday 15 January 2025 to Saturday 18 January 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Central Coast and Whitsundays
Warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, North West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego and Wide Bay and Burnett

Safety Advice::
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties over inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

Maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties along the eastern coast and adjacent ranges. With overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Extreme heatwave conditions have developed over the central and northern Queensland coast and are expected to peak during the weekend, before easing early next week. Severe heatwave conditions over inland parts of Queensland are expected to ease by the weekend as a milder southerly change extends over the area from Thursday. Locations likely to be impacted include Bundaberg, Bowen, Charleville, Cairns, Gladstone, Ingham, Longreach, Port Douglas, Proserpine and Townsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Thursday 16 January 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:35 PM EST on Wednesday 15 January 2025
Valid for Wednesday 15 January 2025 to Saturday 18 January 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Central Coast and Whitsundays
Warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, North West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego and Wide Bay and Burnett

Safety Advice::
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties over inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

Maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties along the eastern coast and adjacent ranges. With overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Extreme heatwave conditions have developed over the central and northern Queensland coast and are expected to peak during the weekend, before easing early next week. Severe heatwave conditions over inland parts of Queensland are expected to ease by the weekend as a milder southerly change extends over the area from Thursday. Locations likely to be impacted include Bundaberg, Bowen, Charleville, Cairns, Gladstone, Ingham, Longreach, Port Douglas, Proserpine and Townsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Thursday 16 January 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:35 PM EST on Wednesday 15 January 2025
Valid for Wednesday 15 January 2025 to Saturday 18 January 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Central Coast and Whitsundays
Warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, North West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego and Wide Bay and Burnett

Safety Advice::
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties over inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

Maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties along the eastern coast and adjacent ranges. With overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Extreme heatwave conditions have developed over the central and northern Queensland coast and are expected to peak during the weekend, before easing early next week. Severe heatwave conditions over inland parts of Queensland are expected to ease by the weekend as a milder southerly change extends over the area from Thursday. Locations likely to be impacted include Bundaberg, Bowen, Charleville, Cairns, Gladstone, Ingham, Longreach, Port Douglas, Proserpine and Townsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Thursday 16 January 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:35 PM EST on Wednesday 15 January 2025
Valid for Wednesday 15 January 2025 to Saturday 18 January 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Central Coast and Whitsundays
Warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, North West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego and Wide Bay and Burnett

Safety Advice::
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties over inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

Maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties along the eastern coast and adjacent ranges. With overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Extreme heatwave conditions have developed over the central and northern Queensland coast and are expected to peak during the weekend, before easing early next week. Severe heatwave conditions over inland parts of Queensland are expected to ease by the weekend as a milder southerly change extends over the area from Thursday. Locations likely to be impacted include Bundaberg, Bowen, Charleville, Cairns, Gladstone, Ingham, Longreach, Port Douglas, Proserpine and Townsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Thursday 16 January 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Boyne River, Flood Warning For The Barker Creek And Final Flood Warning For The Barambah Creek
Issued at 12:55 PM EST on Wednesday 15 January 2025
Flood Warning Number: 8

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT DUNOLLIE
Rainfall last week has resulted in river level rises and multiple peaks across the Burnett River and its tributaries. Minor flooding is continuing along the Boyne River at at Dunollie, where the river levels are easing and may fall below the minor flood level during Thursday.
Showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days. The Burnett River catchment is saturated and smaller tributaries are likely to respond quickly to further isolated heavy rainfall. This situation is being monitored closely and warnings will be updated as required.

Stuart and Boyne Rivers:
Minor flooding is continuing along the Boyne River at Dunollie and Derra.
The Boyne River at Dunollie is currently at 2.70 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (2.50 m).
The Boyne River at Dunollie is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) during Wednesday. The river level may fall below the minor flood level (2.50 m) during Thursday.

Barker and Barambah Creeks:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barker Creek at Glenmore. Minor flooding has eased along the Barambah Creek at Ficks Crossing and Silverleaf Weir.
Barambah Creek at Stonelands:
Cancellation

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 03:00 pm EST on Thursday 16 January 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Three Moon Ck at Cania Dam HW Alert,-13.21,Steady,11:08 AM WED 15/01/25
Three Moon Ck at Cania Dam HW TM,-13.18,Steady,12:00 PM WED 15/01/25
Three Moon Ck at Monto TM,0.00,Steady,11:00 AM WED 15/01/25
Three Moon Ck at Monto Alert,-0.04,Steady,11:10 AM WED 15/01/25
Three Moon Ck at Abercorn TM,2.04,Steady,12:00 PM WED 15/01/25
Three Moon Ck at Abercorn Alert,2.00,Falling,11:05 AM WED 15/01/25
Burnett R at Ceratodus Alert,2.40,Steady,10:34 AM WED 15/01/25
Burnett R at Ceratodus TM,2.39,Steady,12:00 PM WED 15/01/25
Nogo R at Wuruma Dam HW TM,-2.55,Steady,12:00 PM WED 15/01/25
Burnett R at Eidsvold TM,1.28,Steady,12:00 PM WED 15/01/25
Burnett R at Marriages TM,1.56,Steady,11:00 AM WED 15/01/25
Boyne R at Boondooma Dam TM,0.34,Steady,12:00 PM WED 15/01/25
Boyne R at Dunollie,2.70,Falling,05:50 AM WED 15/01/25
Boyne R at Derra TM,2.73,Steady,12:00 PM WED 15/01/25
Burnett R at Gayndah Flume TM,2.04,Steady,12:00 PM WED 15/01/25
Burnett R at Gayndah Flume Alert,2.05,Steady,10:45 AM WED 15/01/25
Barker Ck at Bjelke-Petersen Dam TM,0.63,Steady,12:00 PM WED 15/01/25
Barambah Ck at Joe Sippel Weir HW TM,0.32,Falling,12:05 PM WED 15/01/25
Barambah Ck at Joe Sippel Weir TW TM,3.48,Falling,11:50 AM WED 15/01/25
Barambah Ck at Stonelands TM,6.31,Steady,12:00 PM WED 15/01/25
Burnett R at Mt Lawless TM,3.07,Steady,12:00 PM WED 15/01/25
Burnett R at Mt Lawless Alert,3.10,Falling,06:32 AM WED 15/01/25
Burnett R at Paradise Dam HW TM,0.84,Steady,12:00 PM WED 15/01/25
Burnett R at Paradise Dam Alert,0.84,Steady,10:35 AM WED 15/01/25
Burnett R at Walla Alert-B,5.06,Steady,11:47 AM WED 15/01/25
Burnett R at Ned Churchward Weir HW TM,20.28,Steady,12:00 PM WED 15/01/25
Burnett R at Ned Churchward Weir HW Alert,20.28,Steady,11:23 AM WED 15/01/25
Burnett R at Bundaberg Alert,1.67,Falling,12:33 PM WED 15/01/25
Burnett R at Port Bundaberg Tide TM,2.52,Steady,12:03 PM WED 15/01/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.