Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:25 am Monday, 29 December 2025.

HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL RISK CONTINUES FOR NORTHWESTERN QUEENSLAND.

Weather Situation
A monsoon trough extends across the northwest and contains an embedded low pressure system located northeast of Lake Julius. This low is expected to continue track south to southeast. This set-up is likely to generate widespread heavy rainfall across parts of northern Queensland.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West
For NORTHWEST QUEENSLAND: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to continue for parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts today. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 to 120 mm are likely. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible during this period with six-hourly rainfall totals up to 160 mm. Rainfall forecast to moderate below severe thresholds later Tuesday
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are also possible today, for areas between Kowanyama, Normanton, Julia Creek and Richmond. The risk is greater with shower and thunderstorm activity and is forecast to ease during the late evening.
These conditions also present a risk to cattle and other livestock.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for the northeast tropical coast.
Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current for Northern Queensland. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Winton, Cloncurry, Normanton, Richmond, Julia Creek, Croydon, Kowanyama, Dajarra and Delta Downs Station.
122 mm of rainfall was recorded at Upper Walker Creek (east of Normanton) in the 6 hours to 7:26 am.
142 mm of rainfall was recorded at Oakland Park (east of Normanton) in the 6 hours to 7:23 am.
153 mm of rainfall was recorded at Fish Hole Creek (east of Normanton) in the 6 hours to 7 am.
117 mm of rainfall was recorded at Oakland Park (near Croydon) in the 6 hours to 1:57 am.
121 mm of rainfall was recorded at Canobie (north of Cloncurry) in the 6 hours to 12:20 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin,North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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 pm AEST Monday.
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, Locally Intense Rainfall And Damaging Winds

for parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:25 am Monday, 29 December 2025.

HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL RISK CONTINUES FOR NORTHWESTERN QUEENSLAND.

Weather Situation
A monsoon trough extends across the northwest and contains an embedded low pressure system located northeast of Lake Julius. This low is expected to continue track south to southeast. This set-up is likely to generate widespread heavy rainfall across parts of northern Queensland.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West
For NORTHWEST QUEENSLAND: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to continue for parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts today. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 to 120 mm are likely. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible during this period with six-hourly rainfall totals up to 160 mm. Rainfall forecast to moderate below severe thresholds later Tuesday
DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are also possible today, for areas between Kowanyama, Normanton, Julia Creek and Richmond. The risk is greater with shower and thunderstorm activity and is forecast to ease during the late evening.
These conditions also present a risk to cattle and other livestock.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for the northeast tropical coast.
Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current for Northern Queensland. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Winton, Cloncurry, Normanton, Richmond, Julia Creek, Croydon, Kowanyama, Dajarra and Delta Downs Station.
122 mm of rainfall was recorded at Upper Walker Creek (east of Normanton) in the 6 hours to 7:26 am.
142 mm of rainfall was recorded at Oakland Park (east of Normanton) in the 6 hours to 7:23 am.
153 mm of rainfall was recorded at Fish Hole Creek (east of Normanton) in the 6 hours to 7 am.
117 mm of rainfall was recorded at Oakland Park (near Croydon) in the 6 hours to 1:57 am.
121 mm of rainfall was recorded at Canobie (north of Cloncurry) in the 6 hours to 12:20 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin,North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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 pm AEST Monday.
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 North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:24 am Monday, 29 December 2025.

Heavy rainfall possible overnight for the northeast tropical coast.

Weather Situation
Over the northeast tropical coast, enhanced onshore winds are forecast to restrengthen and converge overnight, resulting in a risk of heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to redevelop for areas between Cairns and north of Rollingstone tonight, persisting through Tuesday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 180 mm are likely, with isolated falls up to 220 mm possible.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for the northwestern Queensland.
Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current for Northern Queensland. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Cairns, Palm Island, Ingham, Yarrabah, Cardwell and Tully.
196 mm of rainfall was recorded at South Mission Beach in the 6 hours to 8:13 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 pm AEST Monday.
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 North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:24 am Monday, 29 December 2025.

Heavy rainfall possible overnight for the northeast tropical coast.

Weather Situation
Over the northeast tropical coast, enhanced onshore winds are forecast to restrengthen and converge overnight, resulting in a risk of heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to redevelop for areas between Cairns and north of Rollingstone tonight, persisting through Tuesday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 180 mm are likely, with isolated falls up to 220 mm possible.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for the northwestern Queensland.
Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current for Northern Queensland. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Cairns, Palm Island, Ingham, Yarrabah, Cardwell and Tully.
196 mm of rainfall was recorded at South Mission Beach in the 6 hours to 8:13 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 pm AEST Monday.
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

Minor Flood Warning For The Bohle River
Issued at 05:09 AM AEST on Monday 29 December 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MT BOHLE FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
Rainfall is forecast to continue across the Bohle River catchment during Monday, with areas of moderate to heavy rainfall possible for the next few days. This may result in renewed river level rises along the Bohle River during Monday, with minor flooding possible at Mt Bohle from Monday afternoon.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of North-Western Queensland and North Tropical Coast.

Bohle River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Bohle River.
The Bohle River at Mt Bohle is currently at 1.05 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Bohle River at Mt Bohle may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) Monday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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 04:00 PM AEST on Monday 29 December 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Black River upstream Bruce Highway,0.83,steady,4:00 am Mon 29/12/25
Bluewater Creek at Bluewater,0.67,steady,4:00 am Mon 29/12/25
Cape Ferguson Tide,2.52,rising,4:21 am Mon 29/12/25
Ross River at Ross River Dam,37.17,steady,4:48 am Mon 29/12/25
Ross River at Black Weir (Riverway),0.10,steady,2:44 am Mon 29/12/25
Ross River at Aplin Weir,0.01,steady,4:47 am Mon 29/12/25
Ross River at Rooney's Bridge,1.00,rising,4:21 am Mon 29/12/25
Townsville Tide,2.70,rising,4:23 am Mon 29/12/25
Little Bohle River at Gumlow Road,-0.76,steady,2:45 am Mon 29/12/25
Bohle River at Dalrymple Road,4.74,steady,3:40 am Mon 29/12/25
Bohle River at Mt Bohle,1.05,rising,4:58 am Mon 29/12/25

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.