Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Somerset, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley Council Areas.
Issued at 5:14 pm Thursday, 12 February 2026.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Somerset, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:10 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Toowoomba and the area south of Toowoomba. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect the area north of Toowoomba, Grantham and Murphy's Creek by 5:40 pm and Gatton, Crows Nest and the area southwest of Esk by 6:10 pm.
39 mm was recorded at Mooga Hills in the 30 minutes to 4:20 pm.
46 mm was recorded at Tara Lagoon in the 30 minutes to 3:27 pm
Cancellation for the following areas:
Dalby,Scenic Rim,Ipswich
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, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts.
Other warnings may be current.
The next warning is due to be issued by 6:15 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.
Forecast
Riverleigh (25.5846°S, 151.2119°E, 141m AMSL) Riverleigh,QLD set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Riverleigh 7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers inland, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm inland. Heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding possible in the S. Winds NW/NE 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening.
Forecast for Riverleigh (25.5846°S, 151.2119°E, 141m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary
Minimum 22° 24° 21° 21° 20° 19° 19° Maximum 37° 28° 25° 25° 27° 30° 31° Chance of rain 80% 80% 70% 70% 30% 30% 30% Likely amount 10-20mm 10-20mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate No Rating No Rating 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 6
(km/h)9
(km/h)6
(km/h)10
(km/h)11
(km/h)10
(km/h)13
(km/h)16
(km/h)20
(km/h)21
(km/h)18
(km/h)15
(km/h)11
(km/h)9
(km/h)Wind direction N NNW NE E ESE ESE SE SE ESE SE ESE ESE ESE ESE Relative humidity 64% 37% 93% 90% 89% 84% 91% 83% 76% 67% 67% 54% 70% 51% Dew point 22°C 21°C 25°C 24°C 21°C 21°C 22°C 21°C 19°C 19°C 19°C 19°C 20°C 19°C First light 5:13am 5:13am 5:14am 5:15am 5:16am 5:16am 5:17am Sunrise 5:37am 5:37am 5:38am 5:39am 5:39am 5:40am 5:41am Sunset 6:39pm 6:38pm 6:37pm 6:37pm 6:36pm 6:35pm 6:34pm Last light 7:03pm 7:02pm 7:01pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 6:59pm 6:58pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Riverleigh (25.5846°S, 151.2119°E, 141m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:13am EST 5:37am EST 6:39pm EST 7:03pm EST 12:23am EST 2:49pm EST
Waning crescent
New moon Feb 17 First quarter Feb 24 Full moon Mar 03 Last quarter Mar 11 Riverleigh sun & moon times
ThursdayFirst light5:13am
ESTSunrise5:37am
ESTSunset6:39pm
ESTLast light7:03pm
ESTMoon phase
Next OccurrenceMoon riseThu
12:23am
ESTMoon setThu
2:49pm
ESTNew moonNew moon Tue
Feb 17
First quarterFirst quarter Tue
Feb 24
Full moonFull moon Tue
Mar 03
Last quarterLast quarter Wed
Mar 11
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Warnings
Weather Warnings
Thu 5:14pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDThu 5:14pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Somerset, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley Council Areas.
Issued at 5:14 pm Thursday, 12 February 2026.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Somerset, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:10 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Toowoomba and the area south of Toowoomba. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect the area north of Toowoomba, Grantham and Murphy's Creek by 5:40 pm and Gatton, Crows Nest and the area southwest of Esk by 6:10 pm.
39 mm was recorded at Mooga Hills in the 30 minutes to 4:20 pm.
46 mm was recorded at Tara Lagoon in the 30 minutes to 3:27 pm
Cancellation for the following areas:
Dalby,Scenic Rim,Ipswich
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, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts.
Other warnings may be current.
The next warning is due to be issued by 6:15 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.Thu 5:00pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall
for Southeast Coast and parts of Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.
Issued at 5:00 pm Thursday, 12 February 2026.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL OVER SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND FROM LATE THURSDAY EVENING.
Weather Situation
A southerly wind change will move into the South East Coast overnight Thursday into Friday morning, before stalling over southern Wide Bay and Burnett during Friday afternoon/evening. Meanwhile, an approaching mid-level trough combines with high atmospheric moisture and humid onshore flow to produce persistent rainfall over parts of the South East Coast, southern Wide Bay and Burnett and eastern Darling Downs and Granite Belt from Thursday evening.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop about the South East Coast from late Thursday evening, extending inland to southern Wide Bay and Burnett and eastern Darling Downs and Granite Belt during Friday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 90 mm are likely, with isolated higher falls to around 150 mm possible, reaching up to 200 mm near the coast.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS with INTENSE RAINFALL are detected.
Separate Flood Watches and/or Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for latest information.
Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Dalby, Kingaroy, Caboolture, Caloundra, Ipswich, Gatton, Cleveland, Cherbourg, Jimboomba and Kilcoy.
Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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 Thursday.
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.Thu 5:00pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall
for Southeast Coast and parts of Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.
Issued at 5:00 pm Thursday, 12 February 2026.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL OVER SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND FROM LATE THURSDAY EVENING.
Weather Situation
A southerly wind change will move into the South East Coast overnight Thursday into Friday morning, before stalling over southern Wide Bay and Burnett during Friday afternoon/evening. Meanwhile, an approaching mid-level trough combines with high atmospheric moisture and humid onshore flow to produce persistent rainfall over parts of the South East Coast, southern Wide Bay and Burnett and eastern Darling Downs and Granite Belt from Thursday evening.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop about the South East Coast from late Thursday evening, extending inland to southern Wide Bay and Burnett and eastern Darling Downs and Granite Belt during Friday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 90 mm are likely, with isolated higher falls to around 150 mm possible, reaching up to 200 mm near the coast.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS with INTENSE RAINFALL are detected.
Separate Flood Watches and/or Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for latest information.
Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Dalby, Kingaroy, Caboolture, Caloundra, Ipswich, Gatton, Cleveland, Cherbourg, Jimboomba and Kilcoy.
Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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 Thursday.
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.Thu 4:46pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds
for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:46 pm Thursday, 12 February 2026.
Heavy rainfall and gusty winds with thunderstorms across southern parts of Queensland today.
Weather Situation
A trough over central and southern areas triggers slow moving thunderstorms in a humid airmass.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and possible damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Dalby, Ipswich, Gatton, Taroom and Tara.
A Separate Severe Weather Warning and Flood Watches/Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for latest information.
48 mm was recorded at Mt Playfair in the 30 minutes to 4:33 pm.
39 mm was recorded at Mooga Hills in the 30 minutes to 4:20 pm.
46 mm was recorded at Tara Lagoon in the 30 minutes to 3:27 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 warning is due to be issued by 7:50 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.Thu 4:46pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall And Damaging Winds
for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:46 pm Thursday, 12 February 2026.
Heavy rainfall and gusty winds with thunderstorms across southern parts of Queensland today.
Weather Situation
A trough over central and southern areas triggers slow moving thunderstorms in a humid airmass.
HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and possible damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Dalby, Ipswich, Gatton, Taroom and Tara.
A Separate Severe Weather Warning and Flood Watches/Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for latest information.
48 mm was recorded at Mt Playfair in the 30 minutes to 4:33 pm.
39 mm was recorded at Mooga Hills in the 30 minutes to 4:20 pm.
46 mm was recorded at Tara Lagoon in the 30 minutes to 3:27 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 warning is due to be issued by 7:50 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.Tue 9:43am UTC Flood warning QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Isaac River
Issued at 09:43 AM AEST on Tuesday 10 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8
MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED AT YATTON
Minor flooding has now eased along the Isaac River at Yatton.
As the flood peak moves downstream, river levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level at forecast locations along the Lower Fitzroy River.
Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Minor flooding has eased along the Isaac River at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 6.01 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to remain below the minor flood level (7.50 m).
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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.34,falling,9:09 am Tue 10/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.36,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,0.84,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,-1.07,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,5.71,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,-0.70,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.41,steady,7:07 am Tue 10/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,0.74,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.59,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,8:02 am Tue 10/02/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.22,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,6:33 am Tue 10/02/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.94,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Don River at Rannes,2.02,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,1.60,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.05,steady,8:13 am Tue 10/02/26
Comet River at The Lake,1.09,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.36,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.30,steady,7:01 am Tue 10/02/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,1.42,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.51,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.36,steady,8:30 am Tue 10/02/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.54,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.06,falling,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,4.43,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Isaac River at Yatton,6.01,falling,9:10 am Tue 10/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.53,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.68,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.40,rising,9:21 am Tue 10/02/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,6.91,falling,8:38 am Tue 10/02/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,14.27,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,2.79,falling,8:46 am Tue 10/02/26
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.For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone°- Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland (Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Somerset, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley Council Areas
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland (Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Somerset, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley Council Areas
- Severe Weather Warning (Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall) for Southeast Coast & parts of Wide Bay & Burnett & Darling Downs & Granite Belt
- Severe Weather Warning (Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall) for Southeast Coast & parts of Wide Bay & Burnett & Darling Downs & Granite Belt
- Severe Storm Warning ( Rain & Winds) C Highlands & Coalfields, CW, Wide Bay & Burnett, Maranoa & Warrego, Darling Downs & Granite Belt
- Severe Storm Warning ( Rain & Winds) C Highlands & Coalfields, CW, Wide Bay & Burnett, Maranoa & Warrego, Darling Downs & Granite Belt
- Final Flood Warning For The Isaac River
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Temperature for next 7 days
0 Thursday Thursday 37 1 Friday Friday 28 2 Saturday Saturday 25 3 Sunday Sunday 25 4 Monday Monday 27 5 Tuesday Tuesday 30 6 Wednesday Wednesday 31 7 Wednesday Wednesday 31 -
Rain for next 7 days
0 Thursday Thursday 20 1 Friday Friday 20 2 Saturday Saturday 5 3 Sunday Sunday 5 4 Monday Monday 0 5 Tuesday Tuesday 0 6 Wednesday Wednesday 5 7 Wednesday Wednesday 5