Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Gulf Country Forecast District.

Issued at 3:38 am Saturday, 24 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall has developed about a tropical low near the western Cape York Peninsula.

Weather Situation
A small tropical low pressure system lies near the western Cape York Peninsula coast. Persistent, heavy showers and thunderstorms to the south of this system are bringing areas of heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for areas in central western Cape York Peninsula. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 80 and 150 mm are likely, with isolated totals exceeding 200 mm possible.
Conditions are expected to continue during Saturday with the tropical low pressure system slow moving, however there is high uncertainty around its movement and development so the situation remains closely monitored.
Flood Watches are current in the area. Refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Locations which may be affected include Kowanyama and Delta Downs Station.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Peninsula district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
94.0mm has fallen at Kowanyama in the 6hours from 9pm Friday 23 January to 3am Saturday 24 January with a total of 195.8mm fallen since 9am Friday 23 January 2026.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Peninsula

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 am 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 Forecast District.

Issued at 3:38 am Saturday, 24 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall has developed about a tropical low near the western Cape York Peninsula.

Weather Situation
A small tropical low pressure system lies near the western Cape York Peninsula coast. Persistent, heavy showers and thunderstorms to the south of this system are bringing areas of heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for areas in central western Cape York Peninsula. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 80 and 150 mm are likely, with isolated totals exceeding 200 mm possible.
Conditions are expected to continue during Saturday with the tropical low pressure system slow moving, however there is high uncertainty around its movement and development so the situation remains closely monitored.
Flood Watches are current in the area. Refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Locations which may be affected include Kowanyama and Delta Downs Station.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Peninsula district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
94.0mm has fallen at Kowanyama in the 6hours from 9pm Friday 23 January to 3am Saturday 24 January with a total of 195.8mm fallen since 9am Friday 23 January 2026.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Peninsula

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 am 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.