Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment
Issued at 08:36 AM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT GIRU FROM LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate rainfall has been observed across the Haughton catchment since Friday morning. River and creek levels are rising along Major Creek and the Haughton River, with minor flooding likely at Giru from late Saturday afternoon.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday which may cause further river level rises.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland.

Haughton River:
Minor flooding is likely along the Haughton River at Giru. Minor flooding is occurring at Mt Piccaninny.
The Haughton River at Giru is currently at 0.43 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Haughton River at Giru is likely to exceed the minor flood level (1.80 m) from late Saturday afternoon. The river may reach around 2.00 m Saturday evening, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.

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 09:00 AM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Haughton River at Mt Piccaninny,3.50,rising,8:29 am Sat 07/03/26
Major Creek upstream Haughton River,4.58,rising,8:00 am Sat 07/03/26
Haughton River at Powerline,3.20,rising,8:20 am Sat 07/03/26
Haughton River at Giru,0.43,steady,7:59 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 06:32 AM EST on Saturday 07 March 2026
for the period until midnight EST Saturday 07 March 2026

Wind Warnings for Saturday 07 March
Cancellation for the following areas:
South East Gulf of Carpentaria, North East Gulf of Carpentaria, Cairns Coast, Townsville Coast and Mackay Coast

The next Marine Wind Warning Summary will be issued when required.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and North West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:08 am Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall about the northern inland expected to ease during today.

Weather Situation
Tropical Low 29U crossed the coast near Innisfail during Friday afternoon. The monsoon trough extends inland from this low and is focusing heavy rainfall through the northern interior. The low and monsoon trough are expected to weaken during today and with it decrease the risk of widespread heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and North West
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING over parts of the northern inland during the morning period before easing later today. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 and 100 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 130 mm possible.
A slight risk of locally heavy rainfall still persists for coastal parts of northeast and central Queensland this morning. If heavy rainfall is expected for the coast then a Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued for the affected areas.
Various Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current throughout Queensland, including for the North Tropical Coast and Cape York Peninsula districts. Please see https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Georgetown, Hughenden, Richmond, Croydon, Gregory Springs and Forsayth.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Peninsula, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Significant rainfall observations to 4am:
118.0 mm rainfall observed at Glenore Weir TM in the 6 hours to 2am.
79,6 mm rainfall observed at Normanton Airport in the 6 hours to 2.36am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin,North Tropical Coast and Tablelands,Peninsula

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 am 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 parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and North West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:08 am Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall about the northern inland expected to ease during today.

Weather Situation
Tropical Low 29U crossed the coast near Innisfail during Friday afternoon. The monsoon trough extends inland from this low and is focusing heavy rainfall through the northern interior. The low and monsoon trough are expected to weaken during today and with it decrease the risk of widespread heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and North West
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING over parts of the northern inland during the morning period before easing later today. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 and 100 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 130 mm possible.
A slight risk of locally heavy rainfall still persists for coastal parts of northeast and central Queensland this morning. If heavy rainfall is expected for the coast then a Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued for the affected areas.
Various Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current throughout Queensland, including for the North Tropical Coast and Cape York Peninsula districts. Please see https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Georgetown, Hughenden, Richmond, Croydon, Gregory Springs and Forsayth.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Peninsula, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Significant rainfall observations to 4am:
118.0 mm rainfall observed at Glenore Weir TM in the 6 hours to 2am.
79,6 mm rainfall observed at Normanton Airport in the 6 hours to 2.36am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin,North Tropical Coast and Tablelands,Peninsula

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 am 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.