Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 11:12 AM EST on Friday 02 January 2026
for the period until midnight EST Friday 02 January 2026

Wind Warnings for Friday 02 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Cairns Coast and Townsville Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 3:00 pm EST Friday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast District.

Issued at 9:39 am Friday, 2 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall has eased for today, with redevelopment possible during the weekend.

Weather Situation
Heavy rainfall has eased for now with converging winds having moved offshore. There is a slight chance of heavy falls redeveloping about the Townsville coastal area overnight tonight. More broadly, isolated areas of heavy rainfall may develop about coastal areas from Ayr to Cairns over the weekend, and warnings will be issued as necessary.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
This warning is now cancelled. Further warnings are possible for this event during the weekend.
Separate flood watches and/or warnings are concurrent at the time of issue. Visit https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast District.

Issued at 9:39 am Friday, 2 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall has eased for today, with redevelopment possible during the weekend.

Weather Situation
Heavy rainfall has eased for now with converging winds having moved offshore. There is a slight chance of heavy falls redeveloping about the Townsville coastal area overnight tonight. More broadly, isolated areas of heavy rainfall may develop about coastal areas from Ayr to Cairns over the weekend, and warnings will be issued as necessary.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
This warning is now cancelled. Further warnings are possible for this event during the weekend.
Separate flood watches and/or warnings are concurrent at the time of issue. Visit https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment
Issued at 04:35 AM AEST on Friday 02 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GIRU FRIDAY MORNING
The Haughton River at Giru peaked around 2.33 metres, with moderate flooding Thursday evening. The river level fell below the moderate flood level (2.10 m) early Friday morning. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days and renewed rises possible.
Minor flooding has eased along Alligator Creek.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall and a Flood Watch is current for the Haughton River catchment.

Major Creek:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Major Creek
Haughton River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Haughton River.
The Haughton River at Giru peaked at 2.33 m around 10:00 pm Thursday, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 2.08 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Haughton River at Giru is likely to remain above the minor flood level (1.80 m) Friday morning. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain.

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:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Friday 02 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Haughton River at Mt Piccaninny,1.05,falling,3:55 am Fri 02/01/26
Major Creek upstream Haughton River,7.71,falling,4:00 am Fri 02/01/26
Haughton River at Powerline,4.50,falling,4:15 am Fri 02/01/26
Haughton River at Giru,2.08,falling,4:04 am Fri 02/01/26

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.