Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:44 PM EST on Thursday 20 November 2025
Valid for Thursday 20 November 2025 to Sunday 23 November 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central West, North West and 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 high thirties to mid forties, and overnight minimum temperatures in the low to high twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and expand to the north and east over coming days, to cover the majority of the state by early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia, Croydon and Mount Isa.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 21 November 2025
Forecast
Blackall (24.4246°S, 145.4659°E, 279m AMSL) Blackall,QLD set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Blackall 7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. The chance of a thunderstorm E of Longreach during this afternoon and evening. Winds N/NE 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the middle of the day then becoming NE/SE 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures 38 to 43.
Forecast for Blackall (24.4246°S, 145.4659°E, 279m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 23° 25° 25° 27° 27° 26° 26° Maximum 41° 41° 42° 44° 45° 40° 40° Chance of rain 20% 10% 30% 30% 70% 90% 30% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate High High High - - - 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 19
(km/h)6
(km/h)25
(km/h)7
(km/h)26
(km/h)10
(km/h)23
(km/h)14
(km/h)24
(km/h)15
(km/h)20
(km/h)21
(km/h)19
(km/h)21
(km/h)Wind direction NNE WNW NE NNE NE NW N WNW N NW NNW W SW SW Relative humidity 36% 15% 37% 17% 41% 17% 36% 14% 27% 15% 40% 21% 31% 16% Dew point 16°C 8°C 16°C 10°C 18°C 11°C 19°C 11°C 16°C 12°C 19°C 13°C 15°C 9°C First light 4:58am 4:57am 4:57am 4:57am 4:57am 4:57am 4:56am Sunrise 5:22am 5:22am 5:22am 5:22am 5:22am 5:22am 5:21am Sunset 6:46pm 6:47pm 6:47pm 6:48pm 6:49pm 6:49pm 6:50pm Last light 7:11pm 7:11pm 7:12pm 7:13pm 7:14pm 7:14pm 7:15pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Blackall (24.4246°S, 145.4659°E, 279m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 4:58am EST 5:22am EST 6:46pm EST 7:11pm EST 5:35am EST 7:46pm EST 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Nov 28 Full moon Dec 05 Last quarter Dec 12 New moon Dec 20 Blackall sun & moon times
FridayFirst light4:58am
ESTSunrise5:22am
ESTSunset6:46pm
ESTLast light7:11pm
ESTMoon phase
Next OccurrenceMoon riseFri
5:35am
ESTMoon setFri
7:46pm
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
Thu 1:44pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDThu 1:44pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:44 PM EST on Thursday 20 November 2025
Valid for Thursday 20 November 2025 to Sunday 23 November 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central West, North West and 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 high thirties to mid forties, and overnight minimum temperatures in the low to high twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and expand to the north and east over coming days, to cover the majority of the state by early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia, Croydon and Mount Isa.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 21 November 2025Thu 1:44pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:44 PM EST on Thursday 20 November 2025
Valid for Thursday 20 November 2025 to Sunday 23 November 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central West, North West and 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 high thirties to mid forties, and overnight minimum temperatures in the low to high twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and expand to the north and east over coming days, to cover the majority of the state by early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia, Croydon and Mount Isa.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 21 November 2025Thu 1:44pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:44 PM EST on Thursday 20 November 2025
Valid for Thursday 20 November 2025 to Sunday 23 November 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central West, North West and 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 high thirties to mid forties, and overnight minimum temperatures in the low to high twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and expand to the north and east over coming days, to cover the majority of the state by early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia, Croydon and Mount Isa.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 21 November 2025Thu 1:44pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:44 PM EST on Thursday 20 November 2025
Valid for Thursday 20 November 2025 to Sunday 23 November 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central West, North West and 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 high thirties to mid forties, and overnight minimum temperatures in the low to high twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and expand to the north and east over coming days, to cover the majority of the state by early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia, Croydon and Mount Isa.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 21 November 2025Thu 1:44pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:44 PM EST on Thursday 20 November 2025
Valid for Thursday 20 November 2025 to Sunday 23 November 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central West, North West and 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 high thirties to mid forties, and overnight minimum temperatures in the low to high twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and expand to the north and east over coming days, to cover the majority of the state by early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia, Croydon and Mount Isa.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 21 November 2025Thu 1:44pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:44 PM EST on Thursday 20 November 2025
Valid for Thursday 20 November 2025 to Sunday 23 November 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central West, North West and 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 high thirties to mid forties, and overnight minimum temperatures in the low to high twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and expand to the north and east over coming days, to cover the majority of the state by early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia, Croydon and Mount Isa.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 21 November 2025Thu 1:44pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 01:44 PM EST on Thursday 20 November 2025
Valid for Thursday 20 November 2025 to Sunday 23 November 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central West, North West and 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 high thirties to mid forties, and overnight minimum temperatures in the low to high twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to intensify and expand to the north and east over coming days, to cover the majority of the state by early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia, Croydon and Mount Isa.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 21 November 2025Thu 11:01am UTC Flood warning QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 11:01 AM AEST on Thursday 20 November 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MOURA AND BARALABA FRIDAY
Moderate rainfall during the past week has resulted in river rises along the Dawson River and its tributaries.
The flood peak is now downstream of Taroom where the river level fell below the minor flood level Tuesday evening. River level rises are occurring along the Middle Dawson River where minor flooding may develop at Moura and Baralaba from Friday. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
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 Friday 21 November 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.23,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,1.18,steady,9:08 am Thu 20/11/25
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.79,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Dawson River at Taroom,3.18,falling,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.70,steady,9:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,7.01,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.29,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.36,steady,8:25 am Thu 20/11/25
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,0.76,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-13.77,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,8:03 am Thu 20/11/25
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-15.65,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,9:32 am Thu 20/11/25
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.52,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Don River at Rannes,1.57,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Dawson River at Knebworth,1.70,steady,9:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.55,steady,8:12 am Thu 20/11/25
Comet River at The Lake,1.20,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.30,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Nogoa River at Raymond,2.70,falling,10:27 am Thu 20/11/25
Nogoa River at Craigmore,4.69,falling,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-10.43,steady,10:03 am Thu 20/11/25
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.31,falling,8:30 am Thu 20/11/25
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.21,steady,10:19 am Thu 20/11/25
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,0.60,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Isaac River at Yatton,0.81,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.04,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.27,steady,9:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,5.78,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,4.99,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,10.24,steady,10:00 am Thu 20/11/25
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,4.49,falling,10:41 am Thu 20/11/25
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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