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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland

for Western Downs and South Burnett Council Areas.

Issued at 6:43 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning - southeast queensland for the following areas:
Western Downs and South Burnett
Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting the Southeast Queensland area (east of Dalby from Rainbow Beach to Stanthorpe). This warning is now cancelled.
Severe thunderstorms are still occurring further north towards Biloela and Taroom,
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
Cancellation for the following areas:
Toowoomba

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett districts.
Other warnings may be current.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland

for Western Downs and South Burnett Council Areas.

Issued at 6:43 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning - southeast queensland for the following areas:
Western Downs and South Burnett
Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting the Southeast Queensland area (east of Dalby from Rainbow Beach to Stanthorpe). This warning is now cancelled.
Severe thunderstorms are still occurring further north towards Biloela and Taroom,
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
Cancellation for the following areas:
Toowoomba

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett districts.
Other warnings may be current.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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 4:43 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

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

Weather Situation
A trough and vigorous southeasterly change is moving 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 occurring about Moreton and Stradbroke Islands, expected to extend 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.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning is current at the time of issue.
Locations which may be affected include the Bunya Mountains, Border Ranges, Main Range and eastern Stradbroke and Moreton Islands.
79 km/h mean winds were observed at Cape Moreton Lighthouse at 3:51 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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 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 4:43 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

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

Weather Situation
A trough and vigorous southeasterly change is moving 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 occurring about Moreton and Stradbroke Islands, expected to extend 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.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning is current at the time of issue.
Locations which may be affected include the Bunya Mountains, Border Ranges, Main Range and eastern Stradbroke and Moreton Islands.
79 km/h mean winds were observed at Cape Moreton Lighthouse at 3:51 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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 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.