Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:21 PM EST on Friday 21 November 2025
Valid for Friday 21 November 2025 to Monday 24 November 2025
Warning for the following areas:
North West and Channel Country
Warning for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Maranoa and Warrego
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 western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.
In the east maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties, increasing to the low forties by early next week, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and extend eastward over coming days to cover the majority of the state by early next week.
Heatwave conditions are expected to begin to ease over the south and west from the middle of next week but persist across the north and east. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Cloncurry, Croydon, Georgetown, Hughenden, Longreach, Mount Isa, Richmond, Thargomindah and Winton.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 22 November 2025
Forecast
Ball Bay (20.9045°S, 148.9951°E, 0m AMSL) Ball Bay,QLD set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Ball Bay 7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Winds E/SE 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to the low 20s with daytime temperatures reaching 31 to 37.
Forecast for Ball Bay (20.9045°S, 148.9951°E, 0m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary 
Minimum 23° 24° 24° 24° 25° 26° 25° Maximum 30° 30° 31° 32° 32° 32° 33° Chance of rain 30% 30% 10% 20% 40% 80% 70% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating High Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 17
(km/h)19
(km/h)12
(km/h)16
(km/h)9
(km/h)16
(km/h)14
(km/h)20
(km/h)16
(km/h)21
(km/h)18
(km/h)20
(km/h)9
(km/h)16
(km/h)Wind direction ESE ESE E E NE NE N NNE N N N N NNE NNE Relative humidity 62% 61% 67% 62% 64% 55% 60% 58% 61% 59% 61% 60% 63% 63% Dew point 21°C 21°C 22°C 22°C 22°C 21°C 22°C 22°C 22°C 23°C 23°C 23°C 24°C 24°C First light 4:49am 4:49am 4:49am 4:49am 4:49am 4:49am 4:48am Sunrise 5:13am 5:13am 5:13am 5:13am 5:13am 5:13am 5:13am Sunset 6:26pm 6:27pm 6:27pm 6:28pm 6:29pm 6:29pm 6:30pm Last light 6:50pm 6:51pm 6:51pm 6:52pm 6:53pm 6:54pm 6:54pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Ball Bay (20.9045°S, 148.9951°E, 0m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 4:49am EST 5:13am EST 6:26pm EST 6:50pm EST 6:14am EST 8:16pm EST 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Nov 28 Full moon Dec 05 Last quarter Dec 12 New moon Dec 20 Ball Bay sun & moon times
SaturdayFirst light4:49am
ESTSunrise5:13am
ESTSunset6:26pm
ESTLast light6:50pm
ESTMoon phase
Next OccurrenceMoon riseSat
6:14am
ESTMoon setSat
8:16pm
ESTFirst quarterFirst quarter Fri
Nov 28
Full moonFull moon Fri
Dec 05
Last quarterLast quarter Fri
Dec 12
New moonNew moon Sat
Dec 20
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Warnings
Weather Warnings
Fri 2:21pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDFri 2:21pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:21 PM EST on Friday 21 November 2025
Valid for Friday 21 November 2025 to Monday 24 November 2025
Warning for the following areas:
North West and Channel Country
Warning for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Maranoa and Warrego
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 western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.
In the east maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties, increasing to the low forties by early next week, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and extend eastward over coming days to cover the majority of the state by early next week.
Heatwave conditions are expected to begin to ease over the south and west from the middle of next week but persist across the north and east. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Cloncurry, Croydon, Georgetown, Hughenden, Longreach, Mount Isa, Richmond, Thargomindah and Winton.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 22 November 2025Fri 2:21pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:21 PM EST on Friday 21 November 2025
Valid for Friday 21 November 2025 to Monday 24 November 2025
Warning for the following areas:
North West and Channel Country
Warning for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Maranoa and Warrego
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 western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.
In the east maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties, increasing to the low forties by early next week, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and extend eastward over coming days to cover the majority of the state by early next week.
Heatwave conditions are expected to begin to ease over the south and west from the middle of next week but persist across the north and east. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Cloncurry, Croydon, Georgetown, Hughenden, Longreach, Mount Isa, Richmond, Thargomindah and Winton.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 22 November 2025Fri 2:21pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:21 PM EST on Friday 21 November 2025
Valid for Friday 21 November 2025 to Monday 24 November 2025
Warning for the following areas:
North West and Channel Country
Warning for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Maranoa and Warrego
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 western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.
In the east maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties, increasing to the low forties by early next week, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and extend eastward over coming days to cover the majority of the state by early next week.
Heatwave conditions are expected to begin to ease over the south and west from the middle of next week but persist across the north and east. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Cloncurry, Croydon, Georgetown, Hughenden, Longreach, Mount Isa, Richmond, Thargomindah and Winton.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 22 November 2025Fri 2:21pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:21 PM EST on Friday 21 November 2025
Valid for Friday 21 November 2025 to Monday 24 November 2025
Warning for the following areas:
North West and Channel Country
Warning for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Maranoa and Warrego
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 western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.
In the east maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties, increasing to the low forties by early next week, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and extend eastward over coming days to cover the majority of the state by early next week.
Heatwave conditions are expected to begin to ease over the south and west from the middle of next week but persist across the north and east. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Cloncurry, Croydon, Georgetown, Hughenden, Longreach, Mount Isa, Richmond, Thargomindah and Winton.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 22 November 2025Fri 2:21pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:21 PM EST on Friday 21 November 2025
Valid for Friday 21 November 2025 to Monday 24 November 2025
Warning for the following areas:
North West and Channel Country
Warning for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Maranoa and Warrego
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 western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.
In the east maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties, increasing to the low forties by early next week, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and extend eastward over coming days to cover the majority of the state by early next week.
Heatwave conditions are expected to begin to ease over the south and west from the middle of next week but persist across the north and east. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Cloncurry, Croydon, Georgetown, Hughenden, Longreach, Mount Isa, Richmond, Thargomindah and Winton.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 22 November 2025Fri 2:21pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:21 PM EST on Friday 21 November 2025
Valid for Friday 21 November 2025 to Monday 24 November 2025
Warning for the following areas:
North West and Channel Country
Warning for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Maranoa and Warrego
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 western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.
In the east maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties, increasing to the low forties by early next week, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and extend eastward over coming days to cover the majority of the state by early next week.
Heatwave conditions are expected to begin to ease over the south and west from the middle of next week but persist across the north and east. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Cloncurry, Croydon, Georgetown, Hughenden, Longreach, Mount Isa, Richmond, Thargomindah and Winton.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 22 November 2025Fri 2:21pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:21 PM EST on Friday 21 November 2025
Valid for Friday 21 November 2025 to Monday 24 November 2025
Warning for the following areas:
North West and Channel Country
Warning for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Maranoa and Warrego
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 western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.
In the east maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties, increasing to the low forties by early next week, with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and extend eastward over coming days to cover the majority of the state by early next week.
Heatwave conditions are expected to begin to ease over the south and west from the middle of next week but persist across the north and east. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Cloncurry, Croydon, Georgetown, Hughenden, Longreach, Mount Isa, Richmond, Thargomindah and Winton.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 22 November 2025Fri 1:29pm UTC Flood warning QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
"Re issued to correct warning title"
Minor Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 01:29 PM AEST on Friday 21 November 2025
Flood Warning Number: 8
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT TAROOM OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY AND POSSIBLE AT MOURA AND BARALABA DURING FRIDAY
Moderate rainfall overnight in the Upper Dawson River catchment and during the past week has resulted in river rises along the Dawson River and its tributaries.
Renewed river level rises to the minor flood level at Taroom overnight Friday into Saturday are likely. River level rises are occurring along the Middle Dawson River where minor flooding may develop at Moura and Baralaba during Friday. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Dawson River to Theodore:
Minor flooding is likely along the Dawson River to Theodore
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 3.31 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Dawson River at Taroom is likely to reach the minor flood level (4.5 m) during overnight Friday into Saturday.
Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Minor flooding is possible along the Dawson River downstream of Theodore.
No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Moura.
The Dawson River at Moura may reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) during Friday.
No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Baralaba.
The Dawson River at Baralaba may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Friday. The river may reach around 5.50 m during Saturday, with minor flooding.
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 11:30 AM AEST on Saturday 22 November 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.15,steady,12:20 pm Fri 21/11/25
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.99,steady,12:08 pm Fri 21/11/25
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.77,steady,12:20 pm Fri 21/11/25
Dawson River at Taroom,3.31,rising,12:25 pm Fri 21/11/25
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.55,steady,1:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.92,steady,1:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.71,steady,1:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.36,steady,11:25 am Fri 21/11/25
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,1.13,rising,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-13.77,steady,1:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,11:03 am Fri 21/11/25
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-15.65,steady,1:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,12:32 pm Fri 21/11/25
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.52,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Don River at Rannes,1.57,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Dawson River at Knebworth,1.63,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.55,steady,11:12 am Fri 21/11/25
Comet River at The Lake,1.05,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.27,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Nogoa River at Raymond,2.10,steady,1:06 pm Fri 21/11/25
Nogoa River at Craigmore,3.04,falling,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-10.40,steady,1:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.31,steady,11:30 am Fri 21/11/25
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.21,steady,10:19 am Fri 21/11/25
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,1:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,0.57,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Isaac River at Yatton,0.81,steady,11:00 am Fri 21/11/25
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.03,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.26,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,5.75,steady,1:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,4.98,steady,1:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,10.25,steady,12:00 pm Fri 21/11/25
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,3.38,falling,12:45 pm Fri 21/11/25
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.For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone° -
Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days
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