Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 03:00 PM EST on Sunday 11 January 2026
for the period until midnight EST Monday 12 January 2026

Wind Warnings for Sunday 11 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Torres Strait, Peninsula Coast, Mackay Coast and Capricornia Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Cairns Coast and Townsville Coast

Wind Warnings for Monday 12 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Mackay Coast and Capricornia Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Torres Strait

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 9:00 pm EST Sunday.
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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, Australia

Flood Watch For Rivers Between Ayr To The Wide Bay Burnett And Adjacent Inland Catchments
Issued at 12:12 PM AEST on Sunday 11 January 2026
Flood Watch Number: 24
MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS RIVERS FROM AYR TO WIDE BAY BURNETT, INCLUDING ADJACENT INLAND CATCHMENTS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Jacky Jacky Creek
Olive and Pascoe Rivers
Lockhart River
Stewart River
Normanby River
Jeannie River
Endeavour River
Daintree River
Mossman River
Barron River
Murray River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
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
Staaten River
Mitchell River
Coleman and Edward Rivers
Holroyd and Kendall Rivers
Archer and Coen Rivers
Watson River
Embley and Mission Rivers
Wenlock River
Ducie, Jackson and Skardon Rivers
Jardine River
Barcoo River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Herbert, Upper Burdekin, Lower Burdekin, Haughton, Ross, Bohle, Don, Proserpine, Pioneer, Lower Flinders, Norman, Gilbert, Georgina and Eyre, Diamantina and Thomson.
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Jacky Jacky, Olive and Pascoe, Lockhart, Stewart, Normanby, Jeannie, Endeavour, Daintree, Mossman, Barron, Murray, Staaten, Mitchell, Coleman and Edward, Holroyd and Kendall, Archer and Coen, Watson, Embley and Mission, Wenlock, Ducie, Jackson and Skardon and Jardine

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 Monday 12 January 2026.