Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

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

Issued at 4:35 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms about Southeast Queensland and Carnarvon Ranges this afternoon.

Weather Situation
An trough is helping trigger thunderstorms inland this afternoon with the chance of heavy rainfall, large hail, and damaging winds. A strong southeasterly surge may also trigger storms later this afternoon.
DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Central Highlands and Coalfields districts. Locations which may be affected include Dalby, Kingaroy, Wondai and Mundubbera.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West districts. Locations which may be affected include Springsure, Carnarvon National Park and Mantuan Downs.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for damaging winds about the Bunya Mountains, Main Range, and offshore islands in the southeast. Refer https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
39 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mt Playfair (Carnarvon NP) in the 30 minutes to 4:24 pm.
43 mm of rainfall was recorded on the O'Connor (west of Millmerran) in the 30 minutes 3.05 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 7:35 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 Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

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

Issued at 4:35 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms about Southeast Queensland and Carnarvon Ranges this afternoon.

Weather Situation
An trough is helping trigger thunderstorms inland this afternoon with the chance of heavy rainfall, large hail, and damaging winds. A strong southeasterly surge may also trigger storms later this afternoon.
DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Central Highlands and Coalfields districts. Locations which may be affected include Dalby, Kingaroy, Wondai and Mundubbera.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West districts. Locations which may be affected include Springsure, Carnarvon National Park and Mantuan Downs.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for damaging winds about the Bunya Mountains, Main Range, and offshore islands in the southeast. Refer https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
39 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mt Playfair (Carnarvon NP) in the 30 minutes to 4:24 pm.
43 mm of rainfall was recorded on the O'Connor (west of Millmerran) in the 30 minutes 3.05 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 7:35 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 - Southeast Queensland
for Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Western Downs, South Burnett and Toowoomba Council Areas.

Issued at 3:55 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Western Downs, South Burnett and Toowoomba
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:50 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Jandowae and the area northwest of Oakey. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north. They are forecast to affect the area south of Dalby, the area southeast of Dalby and Bowenville by 4:20 pm and Dalby, the area east of Dalby and the ranges north of Jandowae by 4:50 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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:55 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 - Southeast Queensland
for Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Western Downs, South Burnett and Toowoomba Council Areas.

Issued at 3:55 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Western Downs, South Burnett and Toowoomba
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:50 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Jandowae and the area northwest of Oakey. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north. They are forecast to affect the area south of Dalby, the area southeast of Dalby and Bowenville by 4:20 pm and Dalby, the area east of Dalby and the ranges north of Jandowae by 4:50 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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:55 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 Damaging Winds

for parts of Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:02 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

Vigorous southeasterly change to bring damaging winds to southeastern islands and ranges.

Weather Situation
A trough and vigorous southeasterly change is expected to move through southeastern Queensland this afternoon and evening, bringing with it damaging winds about exposed coastal locations and elevated terrain.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible about Moreton and Stradbroke Islands from mid-afternoon, extending to the Bunya Mountains, Main Range and Border Ranges this evening. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds about the coast during the evening, and the remainder of the warning area early Tuesday morning.
Severe thunderstorms are also possible about parts of inland southeast Queensland this afternoon and evening - a separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning may be issued if they develop.
Locations which may be affected include the Bunya Mountains, Border Ranges, Main Range and eastern Stradbroke and Moreton Islands.

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 Damaging Winds

for parts of Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:02 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

Vigorous southeasterly change to bring damaging winds to southeastern islands and ranges.

Weather Situation
A trough and vigorous southeasterly change is expected to move through southeastern Queensland this afternoon and evening, bringing with it damaging winds about exposed coastal locations and elevated terrain.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are possible about Moreton and Stradbroke Islands from mid-afternoon, extending to the Bunya Mountains, Main Range and Border Ranges this evening. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds about the coast during the evening, and the remainder of the warning area early Tuesday morning.
Severe thunderstorms are also possible about parts of inland southeast Queensland this afternoon and evening - a separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning may be issued if they develop.
Locations which may be affected include the Bunya Mountains, Border Ranges, Main Range and eastern Stradbroke and Moreton Islands.

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.