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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:11 PM EST on Monday 17 February 2025
Valid for Monday 17 February 2025 to Monday 17 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

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 over the northern tropical coasts will range from the high twenties to mid thirties with minimums ranging from the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease early this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ayr, Palm Island and Townsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 18 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:11 PM EST on Monday 17 February 2025
Valid for Monday 17 February 2025 to Monday 17 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

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 over the northern tropical coasts will range from the high twenties to mid thirties with minimums ranging from the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease early this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ayr, Palm Island and Townsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 18 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:11 PM EST on Monday 17 February 2025
Valid for Monday 17 February 2025 to Monday 17 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

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 over the northern tropical coasts will range from the high twenties to mid thirties with minimums ranging from the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease early this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ayr, Palm Island and Townsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 18 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:11 PM EST on Monday 17 February 2025
Valid for Monday 17 February 2025 to Monday 17 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

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 over the northern tropical coasts will range from the high twenties to mid thirties with minimums ranging from the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease early this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ayr, Palm Island and Townsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 18 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:11 PM EST on Monday 17 February 2025
Valid for Monday 17 February 2025 to Monday 17 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

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 over the northern tropical coasts will range from the high twenties to mid thirties with minimums ranging from the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease early this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ayr, Palm Island and Townsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 18 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:11 PM EST on Monday 17 February 2025
Valid for Monday 17 February 2025 to Monday 17 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

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 over the northern tropical coasts will range from the high twenties to mid thirties with minimums ranging from the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease early this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ayr, Palm Island and Townsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 18 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:11 PM EST on Monday 17 February 2025
Valid for Monday 17 February 2025 to Monday 17 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

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 over the northern tropical coasts will range from the high twenties to mid thirties with minimums ranging from the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease early this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ayr, Palm Island and Townsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 18 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:11 PM EST on Monday 17 February 2025
Valid for Monday 17 February 2025 to Monday 17 February 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

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 over the northern tropical coasts will range from the high twenties to mid thirties with minimums ranging from the high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease early this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Ayr, Palm Island and Townsville.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 18 February 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Final Flood Warning For The Upper Burdekin, Lower Burdekin And Suttor Rivers
Issued at 10:07 AM EST on Monday 17 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 56

FLOODING IS NO LONGER OCCURRING ACROSS THE BURDEKIN CATCHMENT
Minor flooding has now eased along the Burdekin and Suttor Rivers. River levels are expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days.
No significant widespread rainfall is forecast over the next few days.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
No further flooding is expected along the Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 3.90 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Suttor River at St Anns is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days and remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
No further flooding is expected in the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 2.68 metres and falling slowly, below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days and remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
No further flooding is expected in the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 9.43 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (10.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days and remain below the minor flood level (10.00 m).

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 8.60 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (9.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Clare is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days and remain below the minor flood level (9.00 m).

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is currently at 6.80 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (7.00 m).
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days and remain below the minor flood level (7.00 m).

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,4.16,Steady,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Running River at Mt Bradley TM,1.61,Steady,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Star R at Laroona TM,2.89,Steady,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.08,Steady,08:34 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,4.58,Rising,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,1.53,Steady,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,4.50,Steady,09:58 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,4.57,Falling,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.37,Steady,10:05 AM MON 17/02/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,4.35,Steady,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,3.90,Falling,08:56 AM MON 17/02/25
Suttor R at St Anns TM,3.91,Falling,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,2.05,Steady,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,3.51,Falling,08:55 AM MON 17/02/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,3.50,Steady,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,2.68,Steady,09:53 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,2.74,Falling,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,1.32,Steady,08:46 AM MON 17/02/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,1.29,Steady,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,9.43,Rising,10:06 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,9.44,Falling,09:03 AM MON 17/02/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,1.57,Rising,09:24 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,9.20,Falling,10:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,8.60,Falling,09:20 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,8.62,Steady,09:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,6.80,Falling,09:39 AM MON 17/02/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,-0.80,Falling,09:39 AM MON 17/02/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 09:27 AM EST on Monday 17 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 56

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT GLENEAGLE
Minor flooding continues to ease along the upper Herbert River at Gleneagle. However, forecast rainfall may cause renewed river level rises at Gleneagle.
The chance of showers and storms are forecast in the Herbert River catchment during Monday and into Tuesday, which may cause small renewed river level rises.
The situation is being monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is continuing along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
No recent observations are available at Gleneagle. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is expected to be above the minor flood level (4.50 m) and falling.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle may remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. Small renewed river rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Cancellation

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 am EST on Tuesday 18 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,3.01,Falling,07:20 AM MON 17/02/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,4.73,Steady,07:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,4.00,Falling,07:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,2.67,Falling,07:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,2.95,Falling,12:03 AM MON 17/02/25
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,3.90,Falling,07:21 AM MON 17/02/25
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,1.10,Steady,06:20 AM MON 17/02/25
Herbert R at Trebonne Alert,0.50,Steady,05:26 AM MON 17/02/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,4.49,Falling,06:55 AM MON 17/02/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,4.50,Falling,07:00 AM MON 17/02/25
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,4.49,Steady,07:45 AM MON 17/02/25
Herbert R at Halifax Alert,2.16,Falling,07:45 AM MON 17/02/25
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,2.12,Steady,08:06 AM MON 17/02/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.