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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:21 PM EST on Saturday 15 February 2025
Valid for Saturday 15 February 2025 to Monday 17 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin

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 over the northern tropical coasts will range from the high twenties to mid thirties with minimums ranging from the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions will begin to ease early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ingham.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Sunday 16 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:21 PM EST on Saturday 15 February 2025
Valid for Saturday 15 February 2025 to Monday 17 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin

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 over the northern tropical coasts will range from the high twenties to mid thirties with minimums ranging from the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions will begin to ease early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ingham.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Sunday 16 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:21 PM EST on Saturday 15 February 2025
Valid for Saturday 15 February 2025 to Monday 17 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin

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 over the northern tropical coasts will range from the high twenties to mid thirties with minimums ranging from the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions will begin to ease early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ingham.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Sunday 16 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:21 PM EST on Saturday 15 February 2025
Valid for Saturday 15 February 2025 to Monday 17 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin

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 over the northern tropical coasts will range from the high twenties to mid thirties with minimums ranging from the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions will begin to ease early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ingham.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Sunday 16 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:21 PM EST on Saturday 15 February 2025
Valid for Saturday 15 February 2025 to Monday 17 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin

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 over the northern tropical coasts will range from the high twenties to mid thirties with minimums ranging from the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions will begin to ease early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ingham.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Sunday 16 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:21 PM EST on Saturday 15 February 2025
Valid for Saturday 15 February 2025 to Monday 17 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin

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 over the northern tropical coasts will range from the high twenties to mid thirties with minimums ranging from the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions will begin to ease early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ingham.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Sunday 16 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:21 PM EST on Saturday 15 February 2025
Valid for Saturday 15 February 2025 to Monday 17 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin

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 over the northern tropical coasts will range from the high twenties to mid thirties with minimums ranging from the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions will begin to ease early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ingham.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Sunday 16 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:21 PM EST on Saturday 15 February 2025
Valid for Saturday 15 February 2025 to Monday 17 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin

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 over the northern tropical coasts will range from the high twenties to mid thirties with minimums ranging from the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions will begin to ease early next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ingham.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Sunday 16 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Upper Burdekin, Lower Burdekin And Suttor Rivers
Issued at 10:18 AM EST on Saturday 15 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 54

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT INKERMAN BRIDGE
Minor flooding is expected to continue easing downstream of the Burdekin Falls Dam during the weekend.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Suttor River at St Anns.
Showers are forecast over parts of the catchment for the next few days, however these are not expected to result in further river level rises.
The flood situation is being closely monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is easing along the Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 5.35 metres and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) during the weekend.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is easing along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 3.98 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. The river level may fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m) Sunday afternoon.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is easing along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 12.63 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is likely to remain above the minor flood level (10.00 m) for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. The river level may fall below the minor flood level (10.00 m) Sunday morning.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 11.10 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Clare is likely to remain above the minor flood level (9.00 m) for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. The river level may fall below the minor flood level (9.00 m) Sunday morning.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is currently at 8.65 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (7.00 m) for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. The river level may fall below the minor flood level (7.00 m) Sunday afternoon.

Cape River at Taemas:
Cancellation

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 10:30 am EST on Sunday 16 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,5.31,Falling,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,2.23,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Star R at Laroona TM,4.44,Falling,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.13,Steady,05:34 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,5.80,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,1.84,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,6.70,Steady,03:35 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,6.35,Falling,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.77,Steady,10:05 AM SAT 15/02/25
Belyando R at Albro,1.00,Falling,04:55 AM SAT 15/02/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,5.68,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,5.35,Falling,09:02 AM SAT 15/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns TM,5.43,Falling,05:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,2.19,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,4.46,Rising,09:25 AM SAT 15/02/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,4.40,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,3.98,Falling,09:53 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,4.02,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,1.47,Steady,08:46 AM SAT 15/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,1.44,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,12.63,Falling,10:16 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,12.64,Falling,10:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,1.67,Steady,08:36 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,11.75,Falling,09:41 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,11.10,Falling,09:55 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,11.14,Falling,09:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,8.65,Falling,10:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,0.90,Falling,09:50 AM SAT 15/02/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Ross And Bohle Rivers And Flood Warning For The Black River And Bluewater Creek
Issued at 09:22 AM EST on Saturday 15 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE ROSS AND BOHLE RIVERS FROM LATE SATURDAY
The chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm are forecast for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday in the Ross and Bohle River catchments, which may cause renewed river level rises and minor flooding along the Ross and Bohle Rivers from late Saturday.
The situation is being closely monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.

Ross River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Ross River.
The Ross River at Aplin Weir is currently at 0.91 metres and steady, below the minor flood level.
With forecast rainfall from storm activity, the Ross River at Aplin Weir may reach the minor flood level (1.10 m) late Saturday.

Bohle River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Bohle River.
No recent observations are available at Mt Bohle, however the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and steady.
With forecast rainfall from storm activity, the Bohle River at Mt Bohle may reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) late Saturday.

Black River and Bluewater Creek:
With forecast rainfall from storm activity, river level rises and flooding may occur along the Black River and Bluewater Creek from late Saturday and into Sunday.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 am EST on Sunday 16 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Bohle R at Dalrymple Rd Alert,5.89,Steady,07:50 AM SAT 15/02/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy Alert,1.51,Steady,07:19 AM SAT 15/02/25
Black R upstream Bruce Hwy TM,1.53,Steady,07:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater Alert,1.50,Steady,06:08 AM SAT 15/02/25
Bluewater Ck at Bluewater TM,1.50,Steady,07:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Ross R at Ross River Dam Alert,38.87,Steady,07:16 AM SAT 15/02/25
Ross R at Black Weir (Riverway) Alert,0.80,Steady,07:18 AM SAT 15/02/25
Ross R at Aplin Weir Alert,0.91,Steady,06:10 AM SAT 15/02/25
Ross R at Rooneys Bridge Alert,1.05,Rising,07:59 AM SAT 15/02/25
Townsville Harbour Tide Alert,2.55,Falling,08:07 AM SAT 15/02/25
Townsville Harbour Tide TM,2.18,Steady,07:23 AM SAT 15/02/25
Cape Ferguson Tide TM,2.13,Steady,07:33 AM SAT 15/02/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 08:56 AM EST on Saturday 15 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 54

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT HALIFAX AND ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE, RENEWED RISES TO MINOR AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE POSSIBLE WITH THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY
MINOR FLOODING STEADY AT GLENEAGLE WITH SMALL RENEWED RISES POSSIBLE WITH THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY
Minor flooding is now generally easing across the Herbert River catchment, with Halifax falling below the major and moderate flood levels during Friday evening and early Saturday morning, respectively. Minor flooding is expected to be steady in the upper catchment at Gleneagle.
The chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm are forecast in the Herbert River catchment during the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday, which may cause small renewed river rises into Sunday and slow down the current river level recession.
The situation is being monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is continuing along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
No recent observations are available at Gleneagle. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is now expected to be above the minor flood level (4.50 m) and steady.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) into Sunday. Small renewed rises are possible with storms.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is easing along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing, with small renewed rises possible with thunderstorm activity into Sunday.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 6.65 metres and falling, above the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to fall below the minor flood level (6.00 m) late Saturday. With forecast rainfall from thunderstorm activity, the river level may return to around the minor flood level overnight Saturday into Sunday.

The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station is currently at 7.54 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station is expected to remain below the minor flood level (10.00 m) for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. Small renewed rises are possible with storms, but are not expected to reach the minor flood level.

The Herbert River at Gairloch is currently at 7.29 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Gairloch is expected to remain below the minor flood level (9.50 m) during the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. Small renewed rises are possible with storms, but are not expected to reach the minor flood level.

The Herbert River at Halifax fell below the major flood level (5.00 metres) around 7 pm Friday, and fell below the moderate flood level (4.50 metres) around 4 am Saturday. The river level is currently at 4.16 metres and falling, above the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Halifax is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) Saturday afternoon. Small renewed rises are possible with storms, but are not expected to reach the minor flood level.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 am EST on Sunday 16 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,3.29,Steady,08:20 AM SAT 15/02/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,5.42,Steady,08:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,5.29,Falling,08:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,3.01,Steady,08:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,4.20,Steady,08:18 AM SAT 15/02/25
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,6.65,Falling,06:49 AM SAT 15/02/25
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,1.35,Falling,07:27 AM SAT 15/02/25
Herbert R at Trebonne Alert,0.50,Steady,08:26 AM SAT 15/02/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,7.54,Falling,08:36 AM SAT 15/02/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,7.62,Falling,07:55 AM SAT 15/02/25
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,7.29,Falling,08:55 AM SAT 15/02/25
Herbert R at Halifax Alert,4.16,Falling,08:38 AM SAT 15/02/25
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,2.73,Steady,08:38 AM SAT 15/02/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.