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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 09:00 PM EST on Monday 02 February 2026
for the period until midnight EST Tuesday 03 February 2026

Wind Warnings for Monday 02 February
Gale Warning for the following areas:
K'gari Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters and Gold Coast Waters
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Capricornia Coast, Hervey Bay and Moreton Bay

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 03 February
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Mackay Coast, Capricornia Coast, Hervey Bay, K'gari Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters, Moreton Bay and Gold Coast Waters

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 3:00 am EST Tuesday.
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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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:57 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms this evening, LOCALLY INTENSE NEAR ROLLESTON.

Weather Situation
A strong southeasterly surge continues to trigger thunderstorms in the southeast this evening, with the risk of heavy to locally intense rainfall.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields district.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia districts. Locations which may be affected include Rolleston, Springsure, Woorabinda, Baralaba and Moura.
86MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT BASALT CREEK IN THE 60MIN TO 8:48
PM.
52 mm of rainfall was recorded at Turkey Mountain (northeast of Chinchilla) in the 30 minutes to 7:27 pm
39 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mt Playfair (Carnarvon NP) in the 30 minutes to 4:24 pm.
43 mm of rainfall was recorded on the O'Connor (west of Millmerran) in the 30 minutes 3.05 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt,Wide Bay and Burnett

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 warning is due to be issued by 12:00 am Tuesday.
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 Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:57 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms this evening, LOCALLY INTENSE NEAR ROLLESTON.

Weather Situation
A strong southeasterly surge continues to trigger thunderstorms in the southeast this evening, with the risk of heavy to locally intense rainfall.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields district.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia districts. Locations which may be affected include Rolleston, Springsure, Woorabinda, Baralaba and Moura.
86MM OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT BASALT CREEK IN THE 60MIN TO 8:48
PM.
52 mm of rainfall was recorded at Turkey Mountain (northeast of Chinchilla) in the 30 minutes to 7:27 pm
39 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mt Playfair (Carnarvon NP) in the 30 minutes to 4:24 pm.
43 mm of rainfall was recorded on the O'Connor (west of Millmerran) in the 30 minutes 3.05 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt,Wide Bay and Burnett

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 warning is due to be issued by 12:00 am Tuesday.
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

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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland

for Western Downs and South Burnett Council Areas.

Issued at 6:43 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning - southeast queensland for the following areas:
Western Downs and South Burnett
Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting the Southeast Queensland area (east of Dalby from Rainbow Beach to Stanthorpe). This warning is now cancelled.
Severe thunderstorms are still occurring further north towards Biloela and Taroom,
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for damaging winds about the Bunya Mountains, Main Range, and offshore islands in the southeast. Refer https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Cancellation for the following areas:
Toowoomba

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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett districts.
Other warnings may be current.

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 Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland

for Western Downs and South Burnett Council Areas.

Issued at 6:43 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning - southeast queensland for the following areas:
Western Downs and South Burnett
Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting the Southeast Queensland area (east of Dalby from Rainbow Beach to Stanthorpe). This warning is now cancelled.
Severe thunderstorms are still occurring further north towards Biloela and Taroom,
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for damaging winds about the Bunya Mountains, Main Range, and offshore islands in the southeast. Refer https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
Cancellation for the following areas:
Toowoomba

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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett districts.
Other warnings may be current.

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

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 4:43 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

Vigorous southeasterly change bringing damaging winds to southeastern islands and ranges.

Weather Situation
A trough and vigorous southeasterly change is moving 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 occurring about Moreton and Stradbroke Islands, expected to extend 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.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning is current at the time of issue.
Locations which may be affected include the Bunya Mountains, Border Ranges, Main Range and eastern Stradbroke and Moreton Islands.
79 km/h mean winds were observed at Cape Moreton Lighthouse at 3:51 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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 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.

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 4:43 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

Vigorous southeasterly change bringing damaging winds to southeastern islands and ranges.

Weather Situation
A trough and vigorous southeasterly change is moving 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 occurring about Moreton and Stradbroke Islands, expected to extend 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.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning is current at the time of issue.
Locations which may be affected include the Bunya Mountains, Border Ranges, Main Range and eastern Stradbroke and Moreton Islands.
79 km/h mean winds were observed at Cape Moreton Lighthouse at 3:51 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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 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.