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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:33 PM EST on Saturday 31 January 2026
Valid for Saturday 31 January 2026 to Monday 02 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego

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 generally in the low to mid forties. Overnight minimum temperatures generally in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease early next week as slightly milder conditions develop over inland areas. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Longreach and Thargomindah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Sunday 01 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:33 PM EST on Saturday 31 January 2026
Valid for Saturday 31 January 2026 to Monday 02 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego

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 generally in the low to mid forties. Overnight minimum temperatures generally in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease early next week as slightly milder conditions develop over inland areas. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Longreach and Thargomindah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Sunday 01 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:33 PM EST on Saturday 31 January 2026
Valid for Saturday 31 January 2026 to Monday 02 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego

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 generally in the low to mid forties. Overnight minimum temperatures generally in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease early next week as slightly milder conditions develop over inland areas. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Longreach and Thargomindah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Sunday 01 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:33 PM EST on Saturday 31 January 2026
Valid for Saturday 31 January 2026 to Monday 02 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego

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 generally in the low to mid forties. Overnight minimum temperatures generally in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease early next week as slightly milder conditions develop over inland areas. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Longreach and Thargomindah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Sunday 01 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:33 PM EST on Saturday 31 January 2026
Valid for Saturday 31 January 2026 to Monday 02 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego

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 generally in the low to mid forties. Overnight minimum temperatures generally in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease early next week as slightly milder conditions develop over inland areas. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Longreach and Thargomindah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Sunday 01 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:33 PM EST on Saturday 31 January 2026
Valid for Saturday 31 January 2026 to Monday 02 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego

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 generally in the low to mid forties. Overnight minimum temperatures generally in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease early next week as slightly milder conditions develop over inland areas. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Longreach and Thargomindah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Sunday 01 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:33 PM EST on Saturday 31 January 2026
Valid for Saturday 31 January 2026 to Monday 02 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego

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 generally in the low to mid forties. Overnight minimum temperatures generally in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease early next week as slightly milder conditions develop over inland areas. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Longreach and Thargomindah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Sunday 01 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:33 PM EST on Saturday 31 January 2026
Valid for Saturday 31 January 2026 to Monday 02 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego

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 generally in the low to mid forties. Overnight minimum temperatures generally in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease early next week as slightly milder conditions develop over inland areas. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Longreach and Thargomindah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Sunday 01 February 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek And Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson And Barcoo Rivers.
Issued at 01:32 PM AEST on Thursday 29 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 32

MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE EASING AT WINDORAH
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK, JUNDAH AND RETREAT
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE DURING FRIDAY
The main flood peak is now expected to be along the Cooper Creek downstream of Windorah, where moderate flooding is estimated to be easing.
Further upstream along the Thomson River, a second flood peak has been observed at Longreach, where renewed minor flooding has now eased. As these flows move downstream, renewed rises are occurring along the Thomson River downstream of Longreach and may continue for the rest of the week.
Along the Barcoo River, the main flood peak is currently around the Retreat area, where minor flooding is occurring.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Camoola Park, Bogewong, and Jundah. Renewed rises are occurring at Bogewong.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently at 2.30 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 3.13 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Longreach is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.30 m).

The Thomson River at Stonehenge is currently at 1.87 m and falling slowly, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Friday as floodwaters arrive from upstream.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 2.87 m and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) for the next few days.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Renewed minor flooding is occurring at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.91 m steady, above the minor flood level (2.14 m).


The Barcoo River at Retreat may peak near 3.10 m Thursday evening. The river is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) during the next few days.

Cooper Creek:
Moderate flooding is expected to be easing along Cooper Creek.
No observations are currently available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah. However, based on upstream gauges it is estimated that the creek level is around the moderate flood level (4.57 m) and falling.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for 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 Friday 30 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,2.07,steady,12:00 pm Thu 29/01/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,-0.01,steady,12:00 pm Thu 29/01/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,2.30,steady,6:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Thomson River at Longreach,3.13,steady,12:00 pm Thu 29/01/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,3.90,steady,12:00 pm Thu 29/01/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,1.87,steady,6:40 am Thu 29/01/26
Thomson River at Jundah,2.87,steady,3:00 pm Wed 28/01/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.95,steady,11:58 am Thu 29/01/26
Barcoo River at Coolagh,3.00,steady,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.00,steady,7:41 am Thu 29/01/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.82,steady,12:00 pm Thu 29/01/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.61,falling,6:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,1.55,steady,6:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,2.91,steady,12:00 pm Thu 29/01/26

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.