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 12:02 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.
Vigorous southeasterly change to bring damaging winds to southeastern islands and ranges.
Weather Situation
A trough and vigorous southeasterly change is expected to move 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 possible about Moreton and Stradbroke Islands from mid-afternoon, extending 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.
Severe thunderstorms are also possible about parts of inland southeast Queensland this afternoon and evening - a separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning may be issued if they develop.
Locations which may be affected include the Bunya Mountains, Border Ranges, Main Range and eastern Stradbroke and Moreton Islands.
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 5:00 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.
Forecast
Ringwood (27.5178°S, 152.2335°E, 195m AMSL) set as my default location ›
-
7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers, becoming less likely in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the late morning and afternoon, possibly severe with damaging winds and heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding inland. Winds SE 35 to 50 km/h.
Forecast for Ringwood (27.5178°S, 152.2335°E, 195m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary 
Minimum 22° 19° 17° 17° 18° 19° 19° Maximum 32° 28° 29° 33° 33° 33° 33° Chance of rain 60% 5% 5% 5% 30% 40% 20% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 15
(km/h)27
(km/h)21
(km/h)20
(km/h)14
(km/h)14
(km/h)8
(km/h)13
(km/h)11
(km/h)17
(km/h)10
(km/h)14
(km/h)8
(km/h)16
(km/h)Wind direction SE SE SE ESE ESE E E E ESE E E E ESE E Relative humidity 65% 59% 54% 46% 58% 48% 58% 34% 59% 40% 60% 38% 62% 38% Dew point 22°C 21°C 14°C 15°C 15°C 16°C 16°C 14°C 17°C 17°C 18°C 16°C 18°C 16°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Ringwood (27.5178°S, 152.2335°E, 195m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 4:59am EST 5:24am EST 6:45pm EST 7:10pm EST 7:06pm EST 5:18am EST 
Full moon
Full moon Feb 02 Last quarter Feb 09 New moon Feb 17 First quarter Feb 24 -
Warnings
-
Temperature for next 7 days
-
Rain for next 7 days
