Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.
Issued at 7:27 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.
Severe thunderstorms continuing into the evening.
Weather Situation
A strong southeasterly surge continues to trigger storms this evening. Some storms may stall when merging bringing a heightened risk of heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Biloela, Woorabinda, Baralaba, Theodore and Moura.
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.
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 warning is due to be issued by 10:30 pm.
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.
Forecast
Valentine Plains (24.4196°S, 150.5805°E, 192m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers in the N, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Winds E/SE 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
Forecast for Valentine Plains (24.4196°S, 150.5805°E, 192m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
Minimum 21° 20° 21° 19° 19° 19° 21° Maximum 31° 33° 35° 36° 35° 36° 36° Chance of rain 10% 30% 10% 5% 5% 30% 50% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate No Rating No Rating Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 28
(km/h)26
(km/h)24
(km/h)19
(km/h)13
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(km/h)13
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(km/h)7
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(km/h)9
(km/h)Wind direction ESE ESE ESE E ESE ESE ESE ESE ESE E ESE E E E Relative humidity 68% 56% 64% 50% 62% 36% 59% 32% 58% 35% 60% 33% 63% 37% Dew point 19°C 20°C 19°C 20°C 20°C 17°C 18°C 16°C 18°C 17°C 19°C 16°C 21°C 18°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Valentine Plains (24.4196°S, 150.5805°E, 192m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:12am EST 5:36am EST 6:47pm EST 7:11pm EST 7:46pm EST 6:34am EST 
Waning gibbous
Full moon Feb 02 Last quarter Feb 09 New moon Feb 17 First quarter Feb 24 -
Warnings
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rain) for Central Highlands & Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay & Burnett & Darling Downs & Granite Belt
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rain) for Central Highlands & Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay & Burnett & Darling Downs & Granite Belt
- Gale Warning Sunshine Coast Waters, Moreton Bay, Gold Coast Waters & K'gari Coast. Strong Wind Warning Hervey Bay & Capricornia Coast
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days
