Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:22 PM EST on Wednesday 14 January 2026
Valid for Wednesday 14 January 2026 to Saturday 17 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Gulf 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.

Over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands maximum temperatures in the high twenties over elevated parts with overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties. Along coastal parts maximum temperatures increasing to the low to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the Gulf Country with maximum temperatures in the low to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands later in the week. Locations likely to be impacted include Cooktown and Wujal Wujal.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Thursday 15 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:22 PM EST on Wednesday 14 January 2026
Valid for Wednesday 14 January 2026 to Saturday 17 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Gulf 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.

Over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands maximum temperatures in the high twenties over elevated parts with overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties. Along coastal parts maximum temperatures increasing to the low to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the Gulf Country with maximum temperatures in the low to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands later in the week. Locations likely to be impacted include Cooktown and Wujal Wujal.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Thursday 15 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:22 PM EST on Wednesday 14 January 2026
Valid for Wednesday 14 January 2026 to Saturday 17 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Gulf 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.

Over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands maximum temperatures in the high twenties over elevated parts with overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties. Along coastal parts maximum temperatures increasing to the low to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the Gulf Country with maximum temperatures in the low to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands later in the week. Locations likely to be impacted include Cooktown and Wujal Wujal.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Thursday 15 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:22 PM EST on Wednesday 14 January 2026
Valid for Wednesday 14 January 2026 to Saturday 17 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Gulf 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.

Over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands maximum temperatures in the high twenties over elevated parts with overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties. Along coastal parts maximum temperatures increasing to the low to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the Gulf Country with maximum temperatures in the low to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands later in the week. Locations likely to be impacted include Cooktown and Wujal Wujal.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Thursday 15 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:22 PM EST on Wednesday 14 January 2026
Valid for Wednesday 14 January 2026 to Saturday 17 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Gulf 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.

Over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands maximum temperatures in the high twenties over elevated parts with overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties. Along coastal parts maximum temperatures increasing to the low to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the Gulf Country with maximum temperatures in the low to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands later in the week. Locations likely to be impacted include Cooktown and Wujal Wujal.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Thursday 15 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:22 PM EST on Wednesday 14 January 2026
Valid for Wednesday 14 January 2026 to Saturday 17 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Gulf 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.

Over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands maximum temperatures in the high twenties over elevated parts with overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties. Along coastal parts maximum temperatures increasing to the low to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the Gulf Country with maximum temperatures in the low to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands later in the week. Locations likely to be impacted include Cooktown and Wujal Wujal.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Thursday 15 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:22 PM EST on Wednesday 14 January 2026
Valid for Wednesday 14 January 2026 to Saturday 17 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Gulf 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.

Over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands maximum temperatures in the high twenties over elevated parts with overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties. Along coastal parts maximum temperatures increasing to the low to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the Gulf Country with maximum temperatures in the low to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands later in the week. Locations likely to be impacted include Cooktown and Wujal Wujal.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Thursday 15 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:22 PM EST on Wednesday 14 January 2026
Valid for Wednesday 14 January 2026 to Saturday 17 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Cancellation for the following areas:
Gulf 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.

Over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands maximum temperatures in the high twenties over elevated parts with overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties. Along coastal parts maximum temperatures increasing to the low to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the Gulf Country with maximum temperatures in the low to mid thirties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands later in the week. Locations likely to be impacted include Cooktown and Wujal Wujal.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Thursday 15 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 11:43 AM AEST on Wednesday 14 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 25

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT GLENEAGLE
Rainfall has eased across the Herbert River catchment and flooding is no longer expected at Gleneagle.
There remains a chance of further showers and thunderstorms over the next few days and into early next week. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be issued as required.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Herbert River at Gleneagle.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, river levels are estimated to be below the minor flood level and steady.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.50 m).

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.45,steady,11:00 am Wed 14/01/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,3.91,steady,11:00 am Wed 14/01/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,2.95,steady,11:00 am Wed 14/01/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,2.21,steady,11:00 am Wed 14/01/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,1.60,steady,11:24 am Wed 14/01/26
Herbert River at Zattas,1.40,steady,8:55 am Wed 14/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,3.22,steady,11:00 am Wed 14/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,2.87,steady,11:08 am Wed 14/01/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.00,falling,10:34 am Wed 14/01/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,3.40,falling,11:26 am Wed 14/01/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,3.04,steady,10:10 am Wed 14/01/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,2.99,falling,9:32 am Wed 14/01/26
Herbert River at Halifax,1.16,falling,11:27 am Wed 14/01/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.18,falling,11:07 am Wed 14/01/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 09:28 AM AEST on Wednesday 14 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 9

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ST ANNS WITH MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE LATER IN THE WEEK
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across parts of the Burdekin River catchment since Saturday evening, with particularly heavy falls over parts of the Belyando and Suttor River catchments.
Along the Suttor River at St Anns, minor flooding is occurring, with further rises and moderate flooding possible later in the week.
Further rainfall is forecast across parts of the Burdekin River catchment this week as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji moves towards the northwest of Queensland. This rainfall may result in further river and creek level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 4.64 m and rising, with minor flooding (4.00 m).
The Suttor River at St Anns may exceed the moderate flood level (6.50 m) later in the week. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive and 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 10:00 AM AEST on Thursday 15 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.02,steady,8:00 am Wed 14/01/26
Paluma Dam,-0.38,steady,8:41 am Wed 14/01/26
Running River at Mt Bradley,1.62,steady,8:00 am Wed 14/01/26
Star River at Laroona,4.23,falling,8:00 am Wed 14/01/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.87,steady,8:00 am Wed 14/01/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.75,steady,8:00 am Wed 14/01/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,3.45,steady,6:59 am Wed 14/01/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,1.17,rising,9:06 am Wed 14/01/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,7.00,rising,5:05 am Wed 14/01/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,6.56,steady,8:00 am Wed 14/01/26
Suttor River at St Anns,4.64,rising,8:00 am Wed 14/01/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.62,falling,8:05 am Wed 14/01/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.76,steady,8:40 am Wed 14/01/26
Burdekin Dam,1.16,steady,8:00 am Wed 14/01/26
Bowen River at Myuna,2.28,steady,8:00 am Wed 14/01/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,5.43,steady,6:43 am Wed 14/01/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.77,steady,7:50 am Wed 14/01/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,5.90,falling,9:08 am Wed 14/01/26
Burdekin River at Clare,5.55,falling,8:55 am Wed 14/01/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,4.45,steady,9:12 am Wed 14/01/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-2.50,steady,8:38 am Wed 14/01/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.29,falling,9:06 am Wed 14/01/26

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.