Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:21 pm Friday, 13 February 2026.

Areas of heavy rainfall with slow-moving thunderstorms

Weather Situation
A very moist tropical airmass remains in place across much of the state. Surface troughs around the central west and highlands, extending east to the Wide Bay will combine with this warm and humid environment to produce scattered thunderstorm activity with heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West
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 Clermont, Hughenden, Carnarvon National Park, Elgin Downs, Alpha and Corfield.
HEAVY RAINFALL is still occurring in parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs, and the far southern Central Highlands and Coalfields districts, but this rainfall is now covered by a separate SEVERE WEATHER WARNING. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for latest information.
83 mm was recorded at Waddy Brae in the 6 hours to 4:52 pm.
88 mm was recorded at Upper Amby Creek in the 3 hours to 7:00 pm.
67 mm was recorded at Barcaldine Weir in the 2 hours to 7:00 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt,Maranoa and Warrego,Wide Bay and Burnett

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 12:25 am Saturday.
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 Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:21 pm Friday, 13 February 2026.

Areas of heavy rainfall with slow-moving thunderstorms

Weather Situation
A very moist tropical airmass remains in place across much of the state. Surface troughs around the central west and highlands, extending east to the Wide Bay will combine with this warm and humid environment to produce scattered thunderstorm activity with heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West
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 Clermont, Hughenden, Carnarvon National Park, Elgin Downs, Alpha and Corfield.
HEAVY RAINFALL is still occurring in parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs, and the far southern Central Highlands and Coalfields districts, but this rainfall is now covered by a separate SEVERE WEATHER WARNING. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for latest information.
83 mm was recorded at Waddy Brae in the 6 hours to 4:52 pm.
88 mm was recorded at Upper Amby Creek in the 3 hours to 7:00 pm.
67 mm was recorded at Barcaldine Weir in the 2 hours to 7:00 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt,Maranoa and Warrego,Wide Bay and Burnett

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 12:25 am Saturday.
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 Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:17 pm Friday, 13 February 2026.

Heavy falls from the Wide Bay inland to the Maranoa this evening

Weather Situation
A trough lying across Southeast Queensland and a low offshore of the Sunshine Coast are capable of producing heavy falls this evening. Rainfall is likely to broadly ease later tonight, but local heavy falls may be possible into the weekend.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible over parts of the Wide Bay Burnett and South East Coast districts north of Brisbane this evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 100 mm are likely, with isolated higher falls to around 150 mm possible.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS with INTENSE RAINFALL are detected. Other Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are also possible over broader parts of the state today.
A separate Flood Watch and various Flood Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for latest information.
Locations which may be affected include Roma, Taroom, Gayndah, Maryborough, Eidsvold and Rainbow Beach.
85 mm was recorded at Mingo Creek in the 3 hours to 8:29 pm.
81 mm was recorded at Windamere in the 3 hours to 8:18 pm.
95 mm was recorded at Didcott in the 3 hours to 7:42 pm.
90 mm was recorded at Old Range Rd (near Dallarnil) in 3 hours to 7:42 pm.
102 mm was recorded at Mt Goonaneman in the 3 hours to 7:33 pm.

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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Saturday.
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 Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:17 pm Friday, 13 February 2026.

Heavy falls from the Wide Bay inland to the Maranoa this evening

Weather Situation
A trough lying across Southeast Queensland and a low offshore of the Sunshine Coast are capable of producing heavy falls this evening. Rainfall is likely to broadly ease later tonight, but local heavy falls may be possible into the weekend.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible over parts of the Wide Bay Burnett and South East Coast districts north of Brisbane this evening. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 100 mm are likely, with isolated higher falls to around 150 mm possible.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS with INTENSE RAINFALL are detected. Other Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are also possible over broader parts of the state today.
A separate Flood Watch and various Flood Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for latest information.
Locations which may be affected include Roma, Taroom, Gayndah, Maryborough, Eidsvold and Rainbow Beach.
85 mm was recorded at Mingo Creek in the 3 hours to 8:29 pm.
81 mm was recorded at Windamere in the 3 hours to 8:18 pm.
95 mm was recorded at Didcott in the 3 hours to 7:42 pm.
90 mm was recorded at Old Range Rd (near Dallarnil) in 3 hours to 7:42 pm.
102 mm was recorded at Mt Goonaneman in the 3 hours to 7:33 pm.

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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 am AEST Saturday.
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.