Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:01 pm Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Locally heavy falls with thunderstorms across parts of the central and southern inland to the Fraser Coast.

Weather Situation
A trough extends southeastwards from the a tropical low over northwestern Queensland into the southern inland of the state and to the Fraser Coast area. A very humid and unstable tropical airmass is in place across the eastern tropics, and is being drawn southwards into the trough across southern Queensland in persistent northern flow.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gympie, Kingaroy, Rainbow Beach, Cherbourg, Tambo and Tiaro.
Note that a separate Severe Weather Warning is in place over parts of this area valid for Sunday when heavy rainfall is expected to become more widespread.
95 mm was recorded at Marodian in the 3 hours to 6:20 pm
59 mm was recorded at Rocky Creek in the 60 minutes to 6:45 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 warning is due to be issued by 10:05 pm.
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 Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:01 pm Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Locally heavy falls with thunderstorms across parts of the central and southern inland to the Fraser Coast.

Weather Situation
A trough extends southeastwards from the a tropical low over northwestern Queensland into the southern inland of the state and to the Fraser Coast area. A very humid and unstable tropical airmass is in place across the eastern tropics, and is being drawn southwards into the trough across southern Queensland in persistent northern flow.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gympie, Kingaroy, Rainbow Beach, Cherbourg, Tambo and Tiaro.
Note that a separate Severe Weather Warning is in place over parts of this area valid for Sunday when heavy rainfall is expected to become more widespread.
95 mm was recorded at Marodian in the 3 hours to 6:20 pm
59 mm was recorded at Rocky Creek in the 60 minutes to 6:45 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 warning is due to be issued by 10:05 pm.
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 Wide Bay and Burnett and parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:51 pm Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall continuing in the north and developing in the southeast on Sunday.

Weather Situation
Tropical Low 29U is situated in northern parts of the North West district. The monsoon trough extends inland from this low and is focusing heavy rainfall through the northern interior. The low will remain stationary tonight before gradually moving to the southeast on Sunday. Meanwhile rich tropical moisture feeding into a developing trough in southeast Queensland will see rainfall increasing into Sunday and continuing during Monday.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
FOR THE NORTHERN INTERIOR: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible over parts of the northern interior today, potentially easing this afternoon before increasing again tonight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 25 and 50 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 100 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 70 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 120 mm possible.
FOR THE SOUTH EAST: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is expected over parts of the Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast, Wide Bay and Burnett and Central Highlands and Coalfields is expected to develop on Sunday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 and 80 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 100 mm possible. Isolated falls around 170 mm are possible on the Sunshine Coast tonight. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 100 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 150 mm possible.
There is some uncertainty where the heaviest rainfall will occur, particularly through the southeast of the state. Further extensions towards the coast and north into the Capricornia district are possible for Sunday night into Monday.
Various Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current throughout Queensland. Separate Severe Thunderstorm Warnings may be current. Please see https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Dalby, Maroochydore, Roma, Gympie, Kingaroy, Richmond, Julia Creek and Carnarvon National Park.
133.0 mm was recorded at Burke Development Road (Lower Walker Creek) in the 6 hours to 7:45 am
79.6 mm of rainfall was observed at Normanton Airport in the 6 hours to 2:36 am.
118.0 mm of rainfall was observed at Glenore Weir TM in the 6 hours to 2 am.

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 11:00 pm AEST Saturday.
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 Wide Bay and Burnett and parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:51 pm Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall continuing in the north and developing in the southeast on Sunday.

Weather Situation
Tropical Low 29U is situated in northern parts of the North West district. The monsoon trough extends inland from this low and is focusing heavy rainfall through the northern interior. The low will remain stationary tonight before gradually moving to the southeast on Sunday. Meanwhile rich tropical moisture feeding into a developing trough in southeast Queensland will see rainfall increasing into Sunday and continuing during Monday.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
FOR THE NORTHERN INTERIOR: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible over parts of the northern interior today, potentially easing this afternoon before increasing again tonight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 25 and 50 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 100 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 70 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 120 mm possible.
FOR THE SOUTH EAST: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is expected over parts of the Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast, Wide Bay and Burnett and Central Highlands and Coalfields is expected to develop on Sunday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 and 80 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 100 mm possible. Isolated falls around 170 mm are possible on the Sunshine Coast tonight. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 100 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 150 mm possible.
There is some uncertainty where the heaviest rainfall will occur, particularly through the southeast of the state. Further extensions towards the coast and north into the Capricornia district are possible for Sunday night into Monday.
Various Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current throughout Queensland. Separate Severe Thunderstorm Warnings may be current. Please see https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Dalby, Maroochydore, Roma, Gympie, Kingaroy, Richmond, Julia Creek and Carnarvon National Park.
133.0 mm was recorded at Burke Development Road (Lower Walker Creek) in the 6 hours to 7:45 am
79.6 mm of rainfall was observed at Normanton Airport in the 6 hours to 2:36 am.
118.0 mm of rainfall was observed at Glenore Weir TM in the 6 hours to 2 am.

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 11:00 pm AEST Saturday.
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

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Burdekin River
Issued at 03:49 PM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE) DURING SUNDAY
Heavy rainfall has been recorded across parts of the Lower Burdekin and the Bowen River catchments during Friday and Saturday, with further rainfall forecast for the remainder of the weekend and into next week. River level rises have been observed along the Bowen River and in the Lower Burdekin at Dalbeg, Clare and Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge), where minor flooding may develop during Sunday.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding may develop along the lower Burdekin river during Sunday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 6.48 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg may reach around the minor flood level (10.00 m) Sunday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 8.10 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Clare may reach around the minor flood level (9.00 m) Sunday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) is currently at 5.95 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) may reach around the minor flood level (7.00 m) Sunday evening. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.76,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.13,steady,11:40 am Sat 07/03/26
Star River at Laroona,5.81,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,4.93,rising,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,2.51,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,3.80,rising,1:07 pm Sat 07/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.07,steady,9:56 am Sat 07/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,1.85,steady,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,1.39,steady,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.29,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.51,steady,1:27 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin Dam,1.16,steady,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,2.95,rising,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,6.48,steady,3:39 pm Sat 07/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,5.42,rising,3:43 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,8.50,steady,3:39 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,8.10,rising,2:30 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,6.05,rising,3:40 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-1.35,rising,3:42 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,0.54,falling,2:18 pm Sat 07/03/26

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, Australia

Flood Watch For Most Of Queensland
Issued at 12:33 PM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 6
WIDESPREAD MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS MUCH OF THE STATE, ISOLATED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Normanby River
Jeannie River
Endeavour River
Daintree River
Mossman River
Barron River
Mulgrave and Russell Rivers
Johnstone River
Tully River
Murray River
Herbert River
Black River
Ross and Bohle Rivers
Haughton River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam
Don and Proserpine Rivers
Pioneer River
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
Comet and Nogoa Rivers
Dawson and Don Rivers
Mackenzie and Fitzroy Rivers and Shoalwater and Water Park Creeks
Calliope River
Boyne River
Baffle Creek
Kolan River
Burnett River
Burrum and Cherwell Rivers
Mary River
Noosa River
Pine and Caboolture Rivers
Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks
Upper Brisbane River
Lower Brisbane River
Logan and Albert Rivers
Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks
Macintyre River
Weir River
Moonie River
Condamine Rivers
Balonne River
The Big Warrambool River
Wallam and Mungallala Creeks
Warrego River (QLD)
Settlement Creek
Leichhardt River
Upper Flinders River
Cloncurry River
Gilbert River
Staaten River
Mitchell River
Coleman and Edward Rivers
Holroyd and Kendall Rivers
Archer and Coen Rivers
Watson River
Embley and Mission Rivers
Wenlock River
Diamantina River
Bulloo River (QLD)

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Tully, Herbert, Haughton, Don and Proserpine, Pioneer, Baffle, Paroo, Nicholson, Upper Flinders, Norman, Georgina and Eyre, Diamantina, Thomson and Barcoo
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Normanby, Jeannie, Endeavour, Settlement, Coleman and Edward, Holroyd and Kendall, Archer and Coen, Watson, Embley and Mission and Wenlock

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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 Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Connors And Isaac Rivers
Issued at 12:12 PM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT YATTON OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across parts of the Connors and Isaac Rivers. Rainfall has been particularly heavy across the Funnel Creek catchment, where river levels are rising rapidly. Minor flooding may develop along the Isaac River at Yatton overnight Sunday into Monday.
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the weekend and into next week. Higher and earlier river level rises are possible, depending on the timing and intensity of rainfall.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Minor flooding is possible at Yatton with further rises possible with forecast rain.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 4.18 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Isaac River at Yatton may exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. 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 03:00 PM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.14,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.38,steady,9:09 am Sat 07/03/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.67,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Taroom,0.80,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.05,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.07,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.07,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,2.21,steady,7:06 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,1.64,steady,12:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.87,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,11:02 am Sat 07/03/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.08,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,9:33 am Sat 07/03/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.63,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Don River at Rannes,1.85,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,2.09,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.55,rising,11:13 am Sat 07/03/26
Comet River at The Lake,1.12,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.27,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.05,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,1.01,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.60,falling,12:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.26,steady,11:30 am Sat 07/03/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.52,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,2.96,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Isaac River at Yatton,4.16,steady,11:13 am Sat 07/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.62,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.89,steady,11:48 am Sat 07/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.45,steady,10:38 am Sat 07/03/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,6.17,steady,12:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,13.45,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,4.62,rising,11:34 am Sat 07/03/26

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.