Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Western Downs and South Burnett Council Areas.

Issued at 5:47 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Western Downs and South Burnett
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:35 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near the area north of Dalby and Macalister. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect Jandowae by 6:05 pm and Bell and the ranges north of Jandowae by 6:35 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Toowoomba

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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:50 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 - Southeast Queensland
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Western Downs and South Burnett Council Areas.

Issued at 5:47 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Western Downs and South Burnett
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:35 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near the area north of Dalby and Macalister. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect Jandowae by 6:05 pm and Bell and the ranges north of Jandowae by 6:35 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Toowoomba

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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:50 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 Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:43 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

Vigorous southeasterly change bringing damaging winds to southeastern islands and ranges.

Weather Situation
A trough and vigorous southeasterly change is moving through southeastern Queensland this afternoon and evening, bringing with it damaging winds about exposed coastal locations and elevated terrain.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are occurring about Moreton and Stradbroke Islands, expected to extend to the Bunya Mountains, Main Range and Border Ranges this evening. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds about the coast during the evening, and the remainder of the warning area early Tuesday morning.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning is current at the time of issue.
Locations which may be affected include the Bunya Mountains, Border Ranges, Main Range and eastern Stradbroke and Moreton Islands.
79 km/h mean winds were observed at Cape Moreton Lighthouse at 3:51 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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Monday.
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 Damaging Winds

for parts of Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:43 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

Vigorous southeasterly change bringing damaging winds to southeastern islands and ranges.

Weather Situation
A trough and vigorous southeasterly change is moving through southeastern Queensland this afternoon and evening, bringing with it damaging winds about exposed coastal locations and elevated terrain.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts around 90 km/h are occurring about Moreton and Stradbroke Islands, expected to extend to the Bunya Mountains, Main Range and Border Ranges this evening. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds about the coast during the evening, and the remainder of the warning area early Tuesday morning.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning is current at the time of issue.
Locations which may be affected include the Bunya Mountains, Border Ranges, Main Range and eastern Stradbroke and Moreton Islands.
79 km/h mean winds were observed at Cape Moreton Lighthouse at 3:51 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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Monday.
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.