Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Large, Possibly Giant Hailstones, Damaging, Locally Destructive Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for Wide Bay and Burnett, Southeast Coast and parts of Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:23 pm Friday, 31 October 2025.

POSSIBLE GIANT HAIL AND DESTRUCTIVE WINDS IN SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS.

Weather Situation
Strong heating of moist airmass over southeastern and central Queensland east of a surface trough is leading to moderately strong instability. This is combining with strong winds in the upper atmosphere to provide a favourable environment for the development of scattered severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
LARGE, POSSIBLY GIANT HAILSTONES, DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the Wide Bay and Burnett, Southeast Coast and parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Maranoa and Warrego districts. Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Brisbane, Dalby, Maroochydore, Gympie, Gladstone, Kingaroy and Ipswich.
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones, damaging, locally destructive winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the Southeast Coast and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts. Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Brisbane, Maroochydore, Gympie, Kingaroy and Ipswich.
3 TO 7 CM HAIL REPORTED AT REDCLIFFE APPROXIMATELY 3:00 PM.
5 TO 7 CM HAIL REPORTED AT LAIDLEY CREEK AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30 PM.
2 to 3 cm hail reported at Yarrabilba at approximately 3:50 pm.
3 cm hail reported at Peregian at 2:05 pm.
4 cm hail reported near Gatton at 1:50 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines if it s safe to do so.
* Stay away from windows if there is giant hail.
* 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 8:25 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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
for Large, Possibly Giant Hailstones, Damaging, Locally Destructive Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for Wide Bay and Burnett, Southeast Coast and parts of Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:23 pm Friday, 31 October 2025.

POSSIBLE GIANT HAIL AND DESTRUCTIVE WINDS IN SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS.

Weather Situation
Strong heating of moist airmass over southeastern and central Queensland east of a surface trough is leading to moderately strong instability. This is combining with strong winds in the upper atmosphere to provide a favourable environment for the development of scattered severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
LARGE, POSSIBLY GIANT HAILSTONES, DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the Wide Bay and Burnett, Southeast Coast and parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Maranoa and Warrego districts. Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Brisbane, Dalby, Maroochydore, Gympie, Gladstone, Kingaroy and Ipswich.
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones, damaging, locally destructive winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the Southeast Coast and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts. Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Brisbane, Maroochydore, Gympie, Kingaroy and Ipswich.
3 TO 7 CM HAIL REPORTED AT REDCLIFFE APPROXIMATELY 3:00 PM.
5 TO 7 CM HAIL REPORTED AT LAIDLEY CREEK AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30 PM.
2 to 3 cm hail reported at Yarrabilba at approximately 3:50 pm.
3 cm hail reported at Peregian at 2:05 pm.
4 cm hail reported near Gatton at 1:50 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines if it s safe to do so.
* Stay away from windows if there is giant hail.
* 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 8:25 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:24 PM EST on Friday 31 October 2025
Valid for Friday 31 October 2025 to Monday 03 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin

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 in the low thirties to low forties, deceasing to high twenties to mid thirties over the North Tropical coasts and Tablelands district and also the Herbert and Lower Burdekin district. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue throughout Cape York Peninsula over the coming days and expand to other parts of northern Queensland over the weekend before beginning to ease next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Kowanyama, Townsville and Weipa.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 01 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:24 PM EST on Friday 31 October 2025
Valid for Friday 31 October 2025 to Monday 03 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin

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 in the low thirties to low forties, deceasing to high twenties to mid thirties over the North Tropical coasts and Tablelands district and also the Herbert and Lower Burdekin district. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue throughout Cape York Peninsula over the coming days and expand to other parts of northern Queensland over the weekend before beginning to ease next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Kowanyama, Townsville and Weipa.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 01 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:24 PM EST on Friday 31 October 2025
Valid for Friday 31 October 2025 to Monday 03 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin

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 in the low thirties to low forties, deceasing to high twenties to mid thirties over the North Tropical coasts and Tablelands district and also the Herbert and Lower Burdekin district. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue throughout Cape York Peninsula over the coming days and expand to other parts of northern Queensland over the weekend before beginning to ease next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Kowanyama, Townsville and Weipa.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 01 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:24 PM EST on Friday 31 October 2025
Valid for Friday 31 October 2025 to Monday 03 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin

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 in the low thirties to low forties, deceasing to high twenties to mid thirties over the North Tropical coasts and Tablelands district and also the Herbert and Lower Burdekin district. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue throughout Cape York Peninsula over the coming days and expand to other parts of northern Queensland over the weekend before beginning to ease next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Kowanyama, Townsville and Weipa.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 01 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:24 PM EST on Friday 31 October 2025
Valid for Friday 31 October 2025 to Monday 03 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin

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 in the low thirties to low forties, deceasing to high twenties to mid thirties over the North Tropical coasts and Tablelands district and also the Herbert and Lower Burdekin district. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue throughout Cape York Peninsula over the coming days and expand to other parts of northern Queensland over the weekend before beginning to ease next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Kowanyama, Townsville and Weipa.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 01 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:24 PM EST on Friday 31 October 2025
Valid for Friday 31 October 2025 to Monday 03 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin

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 in the low thirties to low forties, deceasing to high twenties to mid thirties over the North Tropical coasts and Tablelands district and also the Herbert and Lower Burdekin district. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue throughout Cape York Peninsula over the coming days and expand to other parts of northern Queensland over the weekend before beginning to ease next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Kowanyama, Townsville and Weipa.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 01 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:24 PM EST on Friday 31 October 2025
Valid for Friday 31 October 2025 to Monday 03 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin

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 in the low thirties to low forties, deceasing to high twenties to mid thirties over the North Tropical coasts and Tablelands district and also the Herbert and Lower Burdekin district. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue throughout Cape York Peninsula over the coming days and expand to other parts of northern Queensland over the weekend before beginning to ease next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Kowanyama, Townsville and Weipa.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 01 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:24 PM EST on Friday 31 October 2025
Valid for Friday 31 October 2025 to Monday 03 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin

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 in the low thirties to low forties, deceasing to high twenties to mid thirties over the North Tropical coasts and Tablelands district and also the Herbert and Lower Burdekin district. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue throughout Cape York Peninsula over the coming days and expand to other parts of northern Queensland over the weekend before beginning to ease next week. Locations likely to be impacted include Kowanyama, Townsville and Weipa.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 01 November 2025