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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:19 PM EST on Friday 23 January 2026
Valid for Friday 23 January 2026 to Monday 26 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast

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 range from high twenties to low thirties over the Southeast Coast, gradually increasing inland and reaching mid forties over the Channel Country. Maximum temperature will increase to high thirties to mid forties over most parts of the warning areas by Monday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties over the Southeast Coast, gradually increasing inland and reaching high twenties to low thirties in the Channel Country.

Severe heatwave conditions will intensify and extend through most of southern QLD during the weekend, and expected to continue until at least mid next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Birdsville, Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi, Ipswich, Roma, Stanthorpe, St George, Warwick and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 24 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:19 PM EST on Friday 23 January 2026
Valid for Friday 23 January 2026 to Monday 26 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast

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 range from high twenties to low thirties over the Southeast Coast, gradually increasing inland and reaching mid forties over the Channel Country. Maximum temperature will increase to high thirties to mid forties over most parts of the warning areas by Monday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties over the Southeast Coast, gradually increasing inland and reaching high twenties to low thirties in the Channel Country.

Severe heatwave conditions will intensify and extend through most of southern QLD during the weekend, and expected to continue until at least mid next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Birdsville, Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi, Ipswich, Roma, Stanthorpe, St George, Warwick and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 24 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:19 PM EST on Friday 23 January 2026
Valid for Friday 23 January 2026 to Monday 26 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast

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 range from high twenties to low thirties over the Southeast Coast, gradually increasing inland and reaching mid forties over the Channel Country. Maximum temperature will increase to high thirties to mid forties over most parts of the warning areas by Monday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties over the Southeast Coast, gradually increasing inland and reaching high twenties to low thirties in the Channel Country.

Severe heatwave conditions will intensify and extend through most of southern QLD during the weekend, and expected to continue until at least mid next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Birdsville, Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi, Ipswich, Roma, Stanthorpe, St George, Warwick and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 24 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:19 PM EST on Friday 23 January 2026
Valid for Friday 23 January 2026 to Monday 26 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast

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 range from high twenties to low thirties over the Southeast Coast, gradually increasing inland and reaching mid forties over the Channel Country. Maximum temperature will increase to high thirties to mid forties over most parts of the warning areas by Monday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties over the Southeast Coast, gradually increasing inland and reaching high twenties to low thirties in the Channel Country.

Severe heatwave conditions will intensify and extend through most of southern QLD during the weekend, and expected to continue until at least mid next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Birdsville, Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi, Ipswich, Roma, Stanthorpe, St George, Warwick and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 24 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:19 PM EST on Friday 23 January 2026
Valid for Friday 23 January 2026 to Monday 26 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast

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 range from high twenties to low thirties over the Southeast Coast, gradually increasing inland and reaching mid forties over the Channel Country. Maximum temperature will increase to high thirties to mid forties over most parts of the warning areas by Monday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties over the Southeast Coast, gradually increasing inland and reaching high twenties to low thirties in the Channel Country.

Severe heatwave conditions will intensify and extend through most of southern QLD during the weekend, and expected to continue until at least mid next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Birdsville, Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi, Ipswich, Roma, Stanthorpe, St George, Warwick and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 24 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:19 PM EST on Friday 23 January 2026
Valid for Friday 23 January 2026 to Monday 26 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast

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 range from high twenties to low thirties over the Southeast Coast, gradually increasing inland and reaching mid forties over the Channel Country. Maximum temperature will increase to high thirties to mid forties over most parts of the warning areas by Monday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties over the Southeast Coast, gradually increasing inland and reaching high twenties to low thirties in the Channel Country.

Severe heatwave conditions will intensify and extend through most of southern QLD during the weekend, and expected to continue until at least mid next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Birdsville, Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi, Ipswich, Roma, Stanthorpe, St George, Warwick and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 24 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:19 PM EST on Friday 23 January 2026
Valid for Friday 23 January 2026 to Monday 26 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast

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 range from high twenties to low thirties over the Southeast Coast, gradually increasing inland and reaching mid forties over the Channel Country. Maximum temperature will increase to high thirties to mid forties over most parts of the warning areas by Monday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties over the Southeast Coast, gradually increasing inland and reaching high twenties to low thirties in the Channel Country.

Severe heatwave conditions will intensify and extend through most of southern QLD during the weekend, and expected to continue until at least mid next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Birdsville, Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi, Ipswich, Roma, Stanthorpe, St George, Warwick and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 24 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:19 PM EST on Friday 23 January 2026
Valid for Friday 23 January 2026 to Monday 26 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast

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 range from high twenties to low thirties over the Southeast Coast, gradually increasing inland and reaching mid forties over the Channel Country. Maximum temperature will increase to high thirties to mid forties over most parts of the warning areas by Monday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to low twenties over the Southeast Coast, gradually increasing inland and reaching high twenties to low thirties in the Channel Country.

Severe heatwave conditions will intensify and extend through most of southern QLD during the weekend, and expected to continue until at least mid next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Birdsville, Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi, Ipswich, Roma, Stanthorpe, St George, Warwick and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 24 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek And Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 02:52 PM AEST on Thursday 22 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 25

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH DURING FRIDAY AND AT WINDORAH FROM SUNDAY
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK AND STONEHENGE AND POSSIBLE AT LONGREACH FROM THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ISISFORD AND POSSIBLE AT RETREAT FROM SUNDAY
Along the Thomson River, the main flood peak is now downstream of Stonehenge, where the river peaked above the minor flood level during Wednesday. Downstream, river levels are likely to peak near the moderate flood level at Jundah around Friday morning. Moderate flooding is possible at Windorah around Sunday as this peak travels into Cooper Creek.
Further upstream along the Thomson River, renewed minor flooding continues at Camoola Park, where a peak is likely to arrive around Friday. This peak may cause renewed minor flooding at Longreach overnight Thursday into Friday.
Along the Alice River, a flood peak is now between Jericho and Barcaldine, and minor flooding may develop at Barcaldine from overnight Thursday into Friday. Further downstream along the Barcoo River, river levels are steady at a peak above the minor flood level at Isisford, and these flows may cause minor flooding at Retreat from Sunday.
Further areas of rainfall and showers are forecast over parts of the catchment over the next couple days but are not expected to significantly impact current river levels at this stage.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

Thomson River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Thomson River at Jundah. Moderate flooding is occurring at Bogewong. Renewed minor flooding is possible at Longreach and is occurring at Camoola Park.
As at 17:45 AEST Tuesday evening, the Thomson River at Camoola Park was at 3.00 m and rising slowly.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to peak above the minor flood level (2.00 m) around Friday.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 2.88 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Longreach may exceed the minor flood level (3.30 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Stonehenge peaked at around 2.69 m during Wednesday, with minor flooding. As at 06:15 AEST Thursday morning, the river was at 2.59 m and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday into Friday.

As at 07:30 AEST Thursday morning, the Thomson River at Jundah was at 3.76 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to peak near the moderate flood level (4.00 m) around Friday morning.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Isisford. Minor flooding is possible at Barcaldine and Retreat.
No observations are currently available for the Alice River at Barcaldine. Based on nearby automatic gauges, it is likely that the river level is below the minor flood level and falling.
Renewed rises to the minor flood level (3.00 m) are possible along the Alice River at Barcaldine overnight Thursday into Friday.

As at 12:00 AEST Thursday afternoon, the Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office was steady at a peak near 4.55 m, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday into Friday.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Renewed minor flooding is possible from Sunday.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 1.01 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may exceed the minor flood level (2.14 m) during Sunday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Cooper Creek:
Moderate flooding is possible along Cooper Creek from Sunday.
Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently below the minor flood level (3.00 m) and steady.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) around Saturday. The creek may reach the moderate flood level (4.57 m) around Sunday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 03:00 PM AEST on Friday 23 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,3.79,steady,2:00 pm Thu 22/01/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,2.91,steady,12:00 pm Thu 22/01/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.00,steady,6:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Thomson River at Longreach,2.94,steady,2:00 pm Thu 22/01/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,4.04,steady,12:00 pm Thu 22/01/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,2.59,steady,6:15 am Thu 22/01/26
Thomson River at Jundah,3.76,steady,7:30 am Thu 22/01/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.95,steady,11:58 am Thu 22/01/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.05,steady,1:41 pm Thu 22/01/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,5.47,steady,2:00 pm Thu 22/01/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.01,steady,2:00 pm Thu 22/01/26

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Isaac And Fitzroy Rivers, Flood Warning For The Mackenzie River, And Final Flood Warning For The Nogoa River
Issued at 04:12 PM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 34

ROCKHAMPTON LIKELY TO PEAK NEAR THE MODERATE FLOOD LEVEL (7.50 METRES) FROM THURSDAY MORNING
MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT YAAMBA AND YATTON
Several flood peaks are currently moving through the Fitzroy River catchment. The main flood peak is moving through the lower Fitzroy River between South Yaamba and Laurel Bank on Wednesday afternoon. A second peak is moving along the Mackenzie River but is not expected to cause any significant increase in water levels along the lower Mackenzie River. Along the lower Isaac River, moderate flood levels are easing after small renewed river level rises earlier in the week.
Moderate flooding is easing along the Fitzroy River at Yaamba following a moderate flood peak estimated to have occurred early Wednesday morning. Downstream, minor flooding at Rockhampton is expected to continue rising overnight Wednesday into Thursday as the flood peak slowly approaches. The river level at Rockhampton is likely to peak near the moderate flood level (7.50 m) from Thursday morning.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days, which may cause small renewed river level rises in parts of the catchment, but are not expected to significantly impact river levels along the Fitzroy River.

Nogoa River:
River levels are generally easing along Theresa Creek and the Nogoa River, well below flood levels.
Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is easing along the lower Isaac River.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 11.11 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (9.50 m) early Thursday morning. The river level may fall below the minor flood level (7.50 m) Thursday afternoon.

Mackenzie River:
River levels remain elevated along the Mackenzie River, with moderate flooding easing at Coolmaringa.
The Mackenzie River at Tartrus is currently at 8.89 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
Small renewed river level rises are possible later Wednesday into Thursday as upstream flows arrive but the Mackenzie River at Tartrus is expected to remain below the minor flood level (11.00 m).

Fitzroy River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Fitzroy River. A peak near the moderate flood level is likely at Rockhampton.
The Fitzroy River at Yaamba is estimated to have peaked just above 14.00 m early Wednesday morning, with moderate flooding. As at 1:48 pm Wednesday, the river was at 13.95 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Fitzroy River at Yaamba is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days but remain above the moderate flood level (12.00 m).

As at 2:50 pm Wednesday, the Fitzroy River at Rockhampton was at 7.25 m and steady, above the minor flood level.
The Fitzroy River at Rockhampton is likely to peak near the moderate flood level (7.50 m) from Thursday morning.

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 09:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Knebworth,3.39,falling,4:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.15,steady,2:13 pm Wed 21/01/26
Comet River at The Lake,3.06,falling,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.58,steady,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,2.40,steady,1:03 pm Wed 21/01/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,4.62,falling,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.71,steady,3:38 pm Wed 21/01/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.26,steady,2:30 pm Wed 21/01/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,2.56,falling,3:55 pm Wed 21/01/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,1.61,falling,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,4.71,falling,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Isaac River at Yatton,11.11,falling,3:50 pm Wed 21/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,5.22,falling,3:48 pm Wed 21/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,7.24,falling,3:33 pm Wed 21/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,9.10,steady,1:40 pm Wed 21/01/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,8.89,falling,3:53 pm Wed 21/01/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,17.98,falling,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Fitzroy River at Yaamba,13.95,falling,1:48 pm Wed 21/01/26
Fitzroy River at Rockhampton,7.25,steady,2:50 pm Wed 21/01/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,1.89,falling,3:40 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.