Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 03:00 PM EST on Monday 02 March 2026
for the period until midnight EST Tuesday 03 March 2026

Wind Warnings for Monday 02 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Townsville Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Mackay Coast

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 03 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Townsville Coast and Mackay Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Cairns Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 9:00 pm EST Monday.
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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, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Pioneer River
Issued at 08:54 AM AEST on Monday 02 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

LOCALISED FLOODING HAS EASED ACROSS PARTS OF THE PIONEER RIVER CATCHMENT
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed in the Pioneer River catchment since Saturday morning, which has resulted in river level rises in the upper part of the Pioneer River catchment.
Further showers are forecast during the next few days, but are not expected to cause further flooding.

Pioneer River:
Flooding has eased along Cattle Creek at Finch Hatton and Gargett, and along the Pioneer River at Mirani Township.

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:
Teemburra Dam,0.33,steady,7:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Blacks Creek at Whiteford,1.85,steady,6:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Pioneer River at Sarich,2.63,steady,8:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Finch Hatton Creek at Gorge Road,1.86,steady,8:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Cattle Creek at Finch Hatton,2.00,falling,7:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Cattle Creek at Gargett,2.47,steady,8:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Pioneer River at Mirani Weir HG,46.23,steady,7:38 am Mon 02/03/26
Pioneer River at Mirani Weir,2.63,falling,8:16 am Mon 02/03/26
Pioneer River at Marian Weir,0.64,steady,8:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Pioneer River at Marian Weir,0.90,falling,8:25 am Mon 02/03/26
Pioneer River at Dumbleton Rocks,14.89,steady,8:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Pioneer River at Hospital Bridge,4.80,rising,8:44 am Mon 02/03/26
Pioneer River at Mackay,5.05,rising,8:44 am Mon 02/03/26
Outer Harbour Tide,5.72,rising,8:40 am Mon 02/03/26

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, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 10:25 AM AEST on Sunday 01 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 18

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT ST ANNS
Following a minor flood peak on Tuesday, river levels fell below the minor flood level along the Suttor River at St Anns during Saturday night.
Showers and storms are forecast across the catchment for the remainder of Sunday but are not expected to cause significant renewed rises in river levels.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Suttor River at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 3.76 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 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:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.56,steady,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,8:40 am Sun 01/03/26
Star River at Laroona,2.19,steady,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,4.06,falling,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.47,steady,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,4.00,steady,10:10 am Sun 01/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.12,steady,9:56 am Sun 01/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,5.18,steady,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,3.76,falling,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.21,steady,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,3.31,steady,7:27 am Sun 01/03/26
Burdekin Dam,2.40,steady,8:55 am Sun 01/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.54,steady,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,8.18,falling,9:40 am Sun 01/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.62,steady,7:48 am Sun 01/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,8.40,falling,9:27 am Sun 01/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,7.90,falling,9:09 am Sun 01/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,6.05,falling,9:39 am Sun 01/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-1.15,falling,9:35 am Sun 01/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.94,falling,10:10 am Sun 01/03/26

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.