Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:17 PM EST on Thursday 29 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 29 January 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Central West and Central Highlands and Coalfields

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 generally in the low to high forties. Overnight minimum temperatures generally in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to persist over the next few days before easing later in the weekend or the start of next week as a slightly milder southerly flow extends over the south of the state.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Central West and the Central Highlands and Coalfields has been cancelled however low intensity heatwave conditions are still expected through these areas for the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Bollon, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Quilpie, St George, Thargomindah and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 30 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:17 PM EST on Thursday 29 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 29 January 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Central West and Central Highlands and Coalfields

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 generally in the low to high forties. Overnight minimum temperatures generally in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to persist over the next few days before easing later in the weekend or the start of next week as a slightly milder southerly flow extends over the south of the state.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Central West and the Central Highlands and Coalfields has been cancelled however low intensity heatwave conditions are still expected through these areas for the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Bollon, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Quilpie, St George, Thargomindah and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 30 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:17 PM EST on Thursday 29 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 29 January 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Central West and Central Highlands and Coalfields

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 generally in the low to high forties. Overnight minimum temperatures generally in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to persist over the next few days before easing later in the weekend or the start of next week as a slightly milder southerly flow extends over the south of the state.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Central West and the Central Highlands and Coalfields has been cancelled however low intensity heatwave conditions are still expected through these areas for the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Bollon, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Quilpie, St George, Thargomindah and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 30 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:17 PM EST on Thursday 29 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 29 January 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Central West and Central Highlands and Coalfields

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 generally in the low to high forties. Overnight minimum temperatures generally in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to persist over the next few days before easing later in the weekend or the start of next week as a slightly milder southerly flow extends over the south of the state.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Central West and the Central Highlands and Coalfields has been cancelled however low intensity heatwave conditions are still expected through these areas for the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Bollon, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Quilpie, St George, Thargomindah and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 30 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:17 PM EST on Thursday 29 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 29 January 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Central West and Central Highlands and Coalfields

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 generally in the low to high forties. Overnight minimum temperatures generally in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to persist over the next few days before easing later in the weekend or the start of next week as a slightly milder southerly flow extends over the south of the state.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Central West and the Central Highlands and Coalfields has been cancelled however low intensity heatwave conditions are still expected through these areas for the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Bollon, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Quilpie, St George, Thargomindah and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 30 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:17 PM EST on Thursday 29 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 29 January 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Central West and Central Highlands and Coalfields

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 generally in the low to high forties. Overnight minimum temperatures generally in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to persist over the next few days before easing later in the weekend or the start of next week as a slightly milder southerly flow extends over the south of the state.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Central West and the Central Highlands and Coalfields has been cancelled however low intensity heatwave conditions are still expected through these areas for the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Bollon, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Quilpie, St George, Thargomindah and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 30 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:17 PM EST on Thursday 29 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 29 January 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Central West and Central Highlands and Coalfields

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 generally in the low to high forties. Overnight minimum temperatures generally in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to persist over the next few days before easing later in the weekend or the start of next week as a slightly milder southerly flow extends over the south of the state.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Central West and the Central Highlands and Coalfields has been cancelled however low intensity heatwave conditions are still expected through these areas for the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Bollon, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Quilpie, St George, Thargomindah and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 30 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:17 PM EST on Thursday 29 January 2026
Valid for Thursday 29 January 2026 to Sunday 01 February 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Central West and Central Highlands and Coalfields

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 generally in the low to high forties. Overnight minimum temperatures generally in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to persist over the next few days before easing later in the weekend or the start of next week as a slightly milder southerly flow extends over the south of the state.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Central West and the Central Highlands and Coalfields has been cancelled however low intensity heatwave conditions are still expected through these areas for the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Bollon, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Quilpie, St George, Thargomindah and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Friday 30 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Upper Burdekin River
Issued at 10:25 AM AEST on Thursday 29 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 29

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT SELLHEIM (MACROSSAN BRIDGE)
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded over the last few days, causing significant river level rises along the upper Burdekin River and its tributaries. A below minor peak was observed at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
River level rises are likely along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam, but are expected to remain below the minor flood levels.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the Burdekin River catchment over the next few days.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is no longer expected at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge). Minor flooding is easing at Mt Fullstop.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) peaked below the minor flood level early Thursday morning. The river is currently at 9.45 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) is expected to remain below the minor flood level (12.00 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:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,5.89,falling,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,8:45 am Thu 29/01/26
Running River at Mt Bradley,1.96,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Star River at Laroona,3.60,falling,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,8.19,falling,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.73,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,9.45,falling,10:03 am Thu 29/01/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.37,steady,9:57 am Thu 29/01/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,3.00,steady,9:00 am Sat 24/01/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,5.61,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Suttor River at St Anns,3.52,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.00,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Cape River at Taemas,1.86,steady,4:28 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin Dam,1.42,rising,9:55 am Thu 29/01/26
Bowen River at Myuna,0.94,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,4.58,rising,10:01 am Thu 29/01/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.52,steady,7:50 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,4.70,rising,10:08 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Clare,4.35,falling,9:59 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,3.60,falling,9:32 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.45,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.04,falling,10:11 am Thu 29/01/26

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.