Forecast

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, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:58 am Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall continuing in the north and developing in the southeast on Sunday.

Weather Situation
Tropical Low 29U continues to move southwest towards Julia Creek today. The monsoon trough extends inland from this low and is focusing heavy rainfall through the northern interior, with the low gradually moving to the southeast on Sunday. Meanwhile rich tropical moisture feeding into a developing trough in southeast Queensland will see rainfall increasing into Sunday and continuing during Monday.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible over parts of the northern inland today, potentially easing this afternoon before increasing again tonight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 25 and 50 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 100 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 70 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 120 mm possible.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is expected over parts of the Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast, Wide Bay and Burnett and Central Highlands and Coalfields is expected to develop on Sunday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 30 and 55 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 90 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 90 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 150 mm possible.
There is some uncertainty where the heaviest rainfall will occur, particularly through the southeast of the state. Further extensions towards the coast and north into the Capricornia district are possible for Sunday night into Monday.
Various Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current throughout Queensland. Separate Severe Thunderstorm Warnings may be current. Please see https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Dalby, Roma, Kingaroy, Richmond, Julia Creek, Carnarvon National Park, Gayndah and Gatton.
Significant rainfall observations to 10 am:
133 mm was recorded at Burke Development Road (Lower Walker Creek) in the 6 hours to 7:45 am
79.6 mm of rainfall was observed at Normanton Airport in the 6 hours to 2:36 am.
118.0 mm of rainfall was observed at Glenore Weir TM in the 6 hours to 2 am.

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 5:00 pm 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, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:58 am Saturday, 7 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall continuing in the north and developing in the southeast on Sunday.

Weather Situation
Tropical Low 29U continues to move southwest towards Julia Creek today. The monsoon trough extends inland from this low and is focusing heavy rainfall through the northern interior, with the low gradually moving to the southeast on Sunday. Meanwhile rich tropical moisture feeding into a developing trough in southeast Queensland will see rainfall increasing into Sunday and continuing during Monday.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible over parts of the northern inland today, potentially easing this afternoon before increasing again tonight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 25 and 50 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 100 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 70 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 120 mm possible.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is expected over parts of the Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast, Wide Bay and Burnett and Central Highlands and Coalfields is expected to develop on Sunday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 30 and 55 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 90 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 90 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 150 mm possible.
There is some uncertainty where the heaviest rainfall will occur, particularly through the southeast of the state. Further extensions towards the coast and north into the Capricornia district are possible for Sunday night into Monday.
Various Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current throughout Queensland. Separate Severe Thunderstorm Warnings may be current. Please see https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Dalby, Roma, Kingaroy, Richmond, Julia Creek, Carnarvon National Park, Gayndah and Gatton.
Significant rainfall observations to 10 am:
133 mm was recorded at Burke Development Road (Lower Walker Creek) in the 6 hours to 7:45 am
79.6 mm of rainfall was observed at Normanton Airport in the 6 hours to 2:36 am.
118.0 mm of rainfall was observed at Glenore Weir TM in the 6 hours to 2 am.

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 5:00 pm 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, Australia

Flood Watch For Most Of Queensland
Issued at 11:51 AM AEST on Friday 06 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 5
WIDESPREAD MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS MUCH OF THE STATE, ISOLATED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Normanby River
Jeannie River
Endeavour River
Daintree River
Barron River
Mulgrave and Russell Rivers
Johnstone River
Tully River
Murray River
Herbert River
Black River
Ross and Bohle Rivers
Haughton River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam
Don and Proserpine Rivers
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
Mary River
Noosa River
Pine and Caboolture Rivers
Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks
Upper Brisbane River
Lower Brisbane River
Logan and Albert Rivers
Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks
Macintyre River
Weir River
Moonie River
Condamine Rivers
Balonne River
The Big Warrambool River
Wallam and Mungallala Creeks
Warrego River (QLD)
Settlement Creek
Leichhardt River
Upper Flinders River
Cloncurry River
Gilbert River
Staaten River
Mitchell River
Coleman and Edward Rivers
Holroyd and Kendall Rivers
Archer and Coen Rivers
Watson River
Embley and Mission Rivers
Wenlock River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Daintree, Mossman, Bloomfield, Norman. Numerous inland flood warnings continue from previous rain events during February. A Severe Weather Warning is current for heavy, locally intense rainfall for parts of the Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

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 Saturday 07 March 2026.