Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:06 pm Thursday, 22 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rainfall developing over the southern and western interior this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable airmass combines with a trough through the interior to produce severe thunderstorms this afternoon.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Charleville, Carnarvon National Park, Tambo, Rolleston, Injune and Stonehenge.

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 7:10 pm.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts 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 Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:06 pm Thursday, 22 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rainfall developing over the southern and western interior this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable airmass combines with a trough through the interior to produce severe thunderstorms this afternoon.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Charleville, Carnarvon National Park, Tambo, Rolleston, Injune and Stonehenge.

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 7:10 pm.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek And Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 02:52 PM AEST on Thursday 22 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 25

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH DURING FRIDAY AND AT WINDORAH FROM SUNDAY
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK AND STONEHENGE AND POSSIBLE AT LONGREACH FROM THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ISISFORD AND POSSIBLE AT RETREAT FROM SUNDAY
Along the Thomson River, the main flood peak is now downstream of Stonehenge, where the river peaked above the minor flood level during Wednesday. Downstream, river levels are likely to peak near the moderate flood level at Jundah around Friday morning. Moderate flooding is possible at Windorah around Sunday as this peak travels into Cooper Creek.
Further upstream along the Thomson River, renewed minor flooding continues at Camoola Park, where a peak is likely to arrive around Friday. This peak may cause renewed minor flooding at Longreach overnight Thursday into Friday.
Along the Alice River, a flood peak is now between Jericho and Barcaldine, and minor flooding may develop at Barcaldine from overnight Thursday into Friday. Further downstream along the Barcoo River, river levels are steady at a peak above the minor flood level at Isisford, and these flows may cause minor flooding at Retreat from Sunday.
Further areas of rainfall and showers are forecast over parts of the catchment over the next couple days but are not expected to significantly impact current river levels at this stage.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

Thomson River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Thomson River at Jundah. Moderate flooding is occurring at Bogewong. Renewed minor flooding is possible at Longreach and is occurring at Camoola Park.
As at 17:45 AEST Tuesday evening, the Thomson River at Camoola Park was at 3.00 m and rising slowly.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to peak above the minor flood level (2.00 m) around Friday.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 2.88 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Longreach may exceed the minor flood level (3.30 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Stonehenge peaked at around 2.69 m during Wednesday, with minor flooding. As at 06:15 AEST Thursday morning, the river was at 2.59 m and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday into Friday.

As at 07:30 AEST Thursday morning, the Thomson River at Jundah was at 3.76 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to peak near the moderate flood level (4.00 m) around Friday morning.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Isisford. Minor flooding is possible at Barcaldine and Retreat.
No observations are currently available for the Alice River at Barcaldine. Based on nearby automatic gauges, it is likely that the river level is below the minor flood level and falling.
Renewed rises to the minor flood level (3.00 m) are possible along the Alice River at Barcaldine overnight Thursday into Friday.

As at 12:00 AEST Thursday afternoon, the Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office was steady at a peak near 4.55 m, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday into Friday.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Renewed minor flooding is possible from Sunday.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 1.01 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may exceed the minor flood level (2.14 m) during Sunday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Cooper Creek:
Moderate flooding is possible along Cooper Creek from Sunday.
Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently below the minor flood level (3.00 m) and steady.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) around Saturday. The creek may reach the moderate flood level (4.57 m) around Sunday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 03:00 PM AEST on Friday 23 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,3.79,steady,2:00 pm Thu 22/01/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,2.91,steady,12:00 pm Thu 22/01/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.00,steady,6:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Thomson River at Longreach,2.94,steady,2:00 pm Thu 22/01/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,4.04,steady,12:00 pm Thu 22/01/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,2.59,steady,6:15 am Thu 22/01/26
Thomson River at Jundah,3.76,steady,7:30 am Thu 22/01/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.95,steady,11:58 am Thu 22/01/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.05,steady,1:41 pm Thu 22/01/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,5.47,steady,2:00 pm Thu 22/01/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.01,steady,2:00 pm Thu 22/01/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek
Issued at 01:56 PM AEST on Thursday 22 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 23

RIVER LEVELS ARE FALLING AT MARION DOWNS WITH MODERATE FLOODING
MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT BEDOURIE FROM FRIDAY AND GLENGYLE FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK
The flood peak along the Georgina River is now downstream of Marion Downs, where moderate flooding is occurring following a major flood peak. Moderate flooding is likely to develop along Eyre Creek at Bedourie from Friday, and further downstream at Glengyle from early next week.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Georgina River at Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 4.85 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
River levels likely remain elevated along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs.
Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is likely along Eyre Creek.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 3.92 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Friday.

No observations are currently available for the Eyre Creek at Glengyle. The river level is expected to be above the minor flood level and rising.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (3.00 m) early next week.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Friday 23 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,3.70,steady,1:00 pm Thu 22/01/26
Georgina River at Glenormiston,2.20,falling,9:00 am Tue 20/01/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.81,steady,1:00 pm Thu 22/01/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,4.85,falling,6:30 am Thu 22/01/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,3.92,rising,9:00 am Thu 22/01/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle,2.60,steady,9:00 am Sun 18/01/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:23 PM EST on Thursday 22 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 22 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country

Safety Advice:
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 mid to high thirties, increasing during the weekend to the high thirties low forties. Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties, increasing to the low thirties in the south by early next week.

Heatwave intensifying to severe in the south during the weekend and into early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 23 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:23 PM EST on Thursday 22 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 22 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country

Safety Advice:
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 mid to high thirties, increasing during the weekend to the high thirties low forties. Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties, increasing to the low thirties in the south by early next week.

Heatwave intensifying to severe in the south during the weekend and into early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 23 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:23 PM EST on Thursday 22 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 22 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country

Safety Advice:
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 mid to high thirties, increasing during the weekend to the high thirties low forties. Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties, increasing to the low thirties in the south by early next week.

Heatwave intensifying to severe in the south during the weekend and into early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 23 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:23 PM EST on Thursday 22 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 22 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country

Safety Advice:
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 mid to high thirties, increasing during the weekend to the high thirties low forties. Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties, increasing to the low thirties in the south by early next week.

Heatwave intensifying to severe in the south during the weekend and into early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 23 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:23 PM EST on Thursday 22 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 22 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country

Safety Advice:
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 mid to high thirties, increasing during the weekend to the high thirties low forties. Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties, increasing to the low thirties in the south by early next week.

Heatwave intensifying to severe in the south during the weekend and into early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 23 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:23 PM EST on Thursday 22 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 22 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country

Safety Advice:
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 mid to high thirties, increasing during the weekend to the high thirties low forties. Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties, increasing to the low thirties in the south by early next week.

Heatwave intensifying to severe in the south during the weekend and into early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 23 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:23 PM EST on Thursday 22 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 22 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country

Safety Advice:
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 mid to high thirties, increasing during the weekend to the high thirties low forties. Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties, increasing to the low thirties in the south by early next week.

Heatwave intensifying to severe in the south during the weekend and into early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 23 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:23 PM EST on Thursday 22 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 22 January 2026 to Sunday 25 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country

Safety Advice:
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 mid to high thirties, increasing during the weekend to the high thirties low forties. Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties, increasing to the low thirties in the south by early next week.

Heatwave intensifying to severe in the south during the weekend and into early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 23 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 11:50 AM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 29

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WINTON
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK
River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak has now passed Monkira and is now approaching Birdsville. Minor flooding may develop at early next week as this peak moves downstream. River levels are slowly falling but remain above the moderate flood level and above the causeway at Diamantina Lakes.
Upstream, along the Western River, moderate flooding has eased at Winton following a flood peak late last week.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 5.12 m and falling slowly, above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).
Western River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Western River at Winton.
The Western River at Winton is currently at 1.50 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Western River at Winton is likely to fall below the minor flood level (1.50 m) Wednesday afternoon.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes. Moderate flooding has eased and minor flooding is occurring at Monkira.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station was at 1.75 m around 09:00 am Tuesday 20/01/2026 and steady, below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to exceed the minor flood level from early next week.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEST on Friday 23 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.78,steady,11:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Western River at Winton,1.50,falling,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.00,steady,5:55 am Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,5.12,steady,11:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.95,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,1.75,steady,9:00 am Tue 20/01/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.08,steady,9:55 am Wed 21/01/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.