Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of North West, Central West, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:53 pm Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

Isolated damaging winds with storms through the interior this evening.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable airmass combines with a trough through the interior to produce isolated severe thunderstorms this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West and Maranoa and Warrego
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Mount Isa, Blackall, Isisford, Duchess, Selwyn and Mckinlay.
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Trepell Airport at 7:42 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 10:55 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
for Damaging Winds

for parts of North West, Central West, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:53 pm Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

Isolated damaging winds with storms through the interior this evening.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable airmass combines with a trough through the interior to produce isolated severe thunderstorms this evening.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West and Maranoa and Warrego
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Mount Isa, Blackall, Isisford, Duchess, Selwyn and Mckinlay.
94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Trepell Airport at 7:42 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 10:55 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, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Moderate Flood Warning For Eyre Creek
Issued at 03:33 PM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 22

MAJOR FLOODING FALLING SLOWLY AT MARION DOWNS
MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT BEDOURIE FROM THURSDAY AND GLENGYLE FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK
A major flood peak has occurred at Marion Downs along the Georgina River and is now moving downstream. As this peak travels downstream, moderate flooding is likely to develop along Eyre Creek at Bedourie from Thursday, and further downstream at Glengyle from early next week.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Major flooding is occurring along the Georgina River at Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs peaked at 5.40 m on Saturday morning, with major flooding. The river is currently around the major flood level (5.00 m) and falling slowly.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is likely to remain around the major flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Wednesday into Thursday.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
River levels likely remain elevated along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs.
Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is likely along Eyre Creek.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 3.90 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Thursday. The creek may remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) into early next week.

The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is currently at 2.60 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (3.00 m) early next week. Forecasts will be refined when upstream peaks are observed.

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 02:00 PM AEST on Thursday 22 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,3.85,steady,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Georgina River at Glenormiston,2.20,falling,9:00 am Tue 20/01/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.85,steady,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,5.00,steady,6:30 am Wed 21/01/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,3.91,steady,3:15 pm Wed 21/01/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle,2.60,steady,9:00 am Sun 18/01/26

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

Flood Warning For The Nicholson, Gregory, And Albert Rivers
Issued at 01:30 PM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6

RIVER LEVELS ARE ELEVATED ALONG THE NICHOLSON, GREGORY, AND ALBERT RIVERS
River levels are elevated along the Gregory, Albert, and Nicholson Rivers. At Burketown Airstrip, it is expected that the river level is rising as flows arrive from upstream.
The chance of showers and thunderstorms is forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may cause additional river level rises.

Nicholson and Gregory Rivers:
River level rises are occurring along the Gregory and Nicholson Rivers, and are expected to be occurring along the Albert River at Burketown over the next few days.

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 02:00 PM AEST on Thursday 22 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Gregory River at Riversleigh,1.66,steady,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Gregory River at Gregory Downs,3.26,falling,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Burketown Tide,3.17,falling,1:05 pm Wed 21/01/26

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

Major Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 12:43 PM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 42

MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FALLING AT WALKERS BEND
Renewed river level rises are occurring along the upper Flinders and Cloncurry Rivers, with a flood peak now downstream of Punchbowl and approaching Etta Plains on the Flinders River. Along the Cloncurry River, a flood peak is now downstream of Will Development Road and approaching Canobie.
Further downstream along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend, major flooding is expected to continue falling following a major flood peak earlier this month. As the flood peaks from the upper Flinders and Cloncurry Rivers arrive, renewed rises above the major flood level are possible over the next several days at Walkers Bend but are not expected to exceed levels observed earlier this month.
Isolated showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days across the upper Flinders and Cloncurry River catchment but are not expected to significantly impact river levels at Richmond and Cloncurry at this stage.
This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as necessary.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is expected to be continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
River level observations are unavailable for the Flinders River at Walkers Bend. The river level is expected to be above the major flood level (8.00 m) and falling.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) into the weekend.

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 01:00 PM AEST on Thursday 22 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,1.25,rising,12:15 pm Wed 21/01/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.85,steady,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,6.01,steady,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,7.59,steady,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Julia Creek,1.77,steady,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,7.13,steady,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,7.65,rising,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 11:50 AM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 29

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WINTON
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK
River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak has now passed Monkira and is now approaching Birdsville. Minor flooding may develop at early next week as this peak moves downstream. River levels are slowly falling but remain above the moderate flood level and above the causeway at Diamantina Lakes.
Upstream, along the Western River, moderate flooding has eased at Winton following a flood peak late last week.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 5.12 m and falling slowly, above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).
Western River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Western River at Winton.
The Western River at Winton is currently at 1.50 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Western River at Winton is likely to fall below the minor flood level (1.50 m) Wednesday afternoon.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes. Moderate flooding has eased and minor flooding is occurring at Monkira.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station was at 1.75 m around 09:00 am Tuesday 20/01/2026 and steady, below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to exceed the minor flood level from early next week.

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 12:00 PM AEST on Friday 23 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.78,steady,11:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Western River at Winton,1.50,falling,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.00,steady,5:55 am Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,5.12,steady,11:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.95,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,1.75,steady,9:00 am Tue 20/01/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.08,steady,9:55 am Wed 21/01/26

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.