Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Suttor And Final Flood Warning For The Cape River
Issued at 09:58 AM AEST on Monday 19 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 16

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY TO CONTINUE AT ST ANNS INTO TUESDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall was observed across parts of the Burdekin River catchment during the last week, with particularly heavy falls over parts of the Belyando and Suttor River catchments. Moderate flooding is likely to continue along the Suttor River at St Anns for the next few days.
Minor flooding has now eased along the Cape River at Taemas after a peak was observed on Friday. Downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam, river levels are elevated, however, they are expected to remain below minor flood levels.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms is forecast across parts of the Burdekin River catchment over the next few days. This rainfall is not expected to cause significant additional river level rises.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Suttor River at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 6.98 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (6.50 m) for the next few days as upstream flows arrive.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding has eased along the Cape River at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 4.56 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Cape River at Taemas is likely to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 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:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 20 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,2.80,steady,9:00 am Mon 19/01/26
Paluma Dam,-0.38,steady,5:41 am Mon 19/01/26
Running River at Mt Bradley,1.40,rising,9:00 am Mon 19/01/26
Star River at Laroona,2.44,steady,9:00 am Mon 19/01/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.62,steady,9:00 am Mon 19/01/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.44,steady,9:00 am Mon 19/01/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,2.90,steady,9:21 am Mon 19/01/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.72,steady,6:57 am Mon 19/01/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,7.10,steady,7:45 am Sat 17/01/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,6.79,steady,9:00 am Mon 19/01/26
Suttor River at St Anns,6.98,steady,9:00 am Mon 19/01/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.29,steady,9:00 am Mon 19/01/26
Cape River at Taemas,4.56,falling,9:30 am Mon 19/01/26
Burdekin Dam,2.19,steady,8:00 am Mon 19/01/26
Bowen River at Myuna,2.01,falling,9:00 am Mon 19/01/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,7.68,steady,9:43 am Mon 19/01/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.97,steady,7:51 am Mon 19/01/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,7.75,steady,9:28 am Mon 19/01/26
Burdekin River at Clare,7.20,steady,9:35 am Mon 19/01/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,5.50,falling,9:32 am Mon 19/01/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-1.70,falling,9:30 am Mon 19/01/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.74,rising,9:32 am Mon 19/01/26

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
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:42 PM EST on Sunday 18 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 18 January 2026 to Wednesday 21 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties. Severe heatwave conditions will continue over the Channel Country through to the end of the week.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 19 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:42 PM EST on Sunday 18 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 18 January 2026 to Wednesday 21 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties. Severe heatwave conditions will continue over the Channel Country through to the end of the week.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 19 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:42 PM EST on Sunday 18 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 18 January 2026 to Wednesday 21 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties. Severe heatwave conditions will continue over the Channel Country through to the end of the week.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 19 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:42 PM EST on Sunday 18 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 18 January 2026 to Wednesday 21 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties. Severe heatwave conditions will continue over the Channel Country through to the end of the week.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 19 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:42 PM EST on Sunday 18 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 18 January 2026 to Wednesday 21 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties. Severe heatwave conditions will continue over the Channel Country through to the end of the week.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 19 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:42 PM EST on Sunday 18 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 18 January 2026 to Wednesday 21 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties. Severe heatwave conditions will continue over the Channel Country through to the end of the week.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 19 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:42 PM EST on Sunday 18 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 18 January 2026 to Wednesday 21 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties. Severe heatwave conditions will continue over the Channel Country through to the end of the week.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 19 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:42 PM EST on Sunday 18 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 18 January 2026 to Wednesday 21 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties. Severe heatwave conditions will continue over the Channel Country through to the end of the week.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 19 January 2026