Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 03:00 PM 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:
Townsville Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Cairns Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 9:00 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, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment
Issued at 11:53 AM AEST on Friday 02 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT GIRU
River levels at Giru have fallen below the minor flood level following a moderate flood peak Thursday evening.
Further rainfall is forecast during the weekend, where renewed rises are possible across the catchment. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be issued as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the Haughton River catchment ahead of renewed flood risk from the weekend onwards.

Major Creek:
Flooding is no longer occurring along Major Creek.
Haughton River:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Haughton River.
The Haughton River at Giru is currently at 1.73 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Haughton River at Giru is likely to remain below the minor flood level (1.80 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. Renewed river level rises remain possible from Saturday morning 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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Haughton River at Mt Piccaninny,0.65,falling,11:27 am Fri 02/01/26
Major Creek upstream Haughton River,5.79,falling,11:00 am Fri 02/01/26
Haughton River at Powerline,3.70,falling,11:30 am Fri 02/01/26
Haughton River at Giru,1.73,falling,11:40 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.

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.