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QLD Flood Watch: North Tropical Coast & parts of Cape York, Central Coast, Capricornia and Carpentaria catchments

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:14:00 +0000

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QLD Flood Watch: North Tropical Coast & parts of Cape York, Central Coast, Capricornia and Carpentaria catchments

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:46 pm AEST on Wednesday 4 March 2026

Flood Watch Number: 3

RIVER LEVEL RISES AND FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM THURSDAY

The monsoon trough lies over the southern Cape York Peninsula and will linger throughout the week. Tropical low 29U has formed along the monsoon trough in the northern Coral Sea. This low is expected to move southwest towards the Queensland coast from Wednesday night, and is expected to cross North Queensland cost during Friday. A second tropical low 31U has developed in the southern Gulf of Carpentaria and will remain slow moving. These systems may result in flooding across parts of the Western Cape Peninsula and North Tropical Coast from Friday.

Areas of moderate rainfall are possible during Wednesday across the flood watch area. From Thursday and into the weekend the risk of heavy falls increases depending on the movement and development of the low pressure system (29U).

Catchments across the Flood Watch area are wet to saturated with recent rainfall. Further rainfall may result in rapid river level rises and flooding. Disruption to transport routes are likely across parts of the Flood Watch area.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Normanby River

Endeavour River

Daintree River
(including Bloomfield River)

Mossman River

Barron River

Mulgrave and Russell Rivers

Johnstone River

Tully River

Murray River

Herbert River

Black River

Ross and Bohle Rivers

Haughton River

Don and Proserpine Rivers

Pioneer River

Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek

Settlement Creek

Staaten River

Mitchell River
(moderate flooding occurring in Magnificent Creek)

Coleman and Edward Rivers

Holroyd and Kendall Rivers

Archer and Coen Rivers

Watson River

Embley and Mission Rivers

Wenlock River

Ducie, Jackson and Skardon Rivers

Jardine River

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/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

Rainfall and River Conditions Map

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:10:00 +0000

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central West and Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:02 am Friday, 20 February 2026.

Slow moving thunderstorms are producing heavy rainfall during this morning for parts of the state.

Weather Situation: A trough and moist airmass continues to producing thunderstorms across parts of the state this morning.

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 Proserpine, Charters Towers, Bowen, Townsville, Ayr, Hamilton Island, Pentland, Giru, Alva Beach, Clare, Torrens Creek and Rollingstone.

95mm was recorded at Moranbah in the 3 hours to 8:22pm.

122mm was recorded at Mt Spencer in the 3 hours to 5:49pm.

109mm was recorded at O'Connell in the 2 hours to 9:46pm.

81mm was recorded at Sandy Plateau in the 1 hour to 7:35pm.

87mm was recorded at Betanga Alert in the 6 hours to 1:20am.

90mm was recorded at Lolworth Creek in the 3 hours to 2:12am.

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.

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:28:00 +0000

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:20 pm Thursday, 19 February 2026.

Slow moving thunderstorms are producing heavy rainfall this evening for parts of the state.

Weather Situation: A trough and moist airmass continues to producing thunderstorms across parts of the state this evening.

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 Longreach, Proserpine, Bowen, Barcaldine, Aberfoyle, Collinsville, Bogantungan, Jericho, Ilfracombe, Aramac, Muttaburra and Alpha.

92.4mm was recorded at Moranbah in the 2 hours to 7:17pm.

122mm was recorded at Mt Spencer in the 3 hours to 5:49pm.

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.

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:05:00 +0000

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

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For people in parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast District.

Issued at 10:56 pm Tuesday, 17 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms over northern parts of the Central Coast and Whitsundays.

Weather Situation: Extremely moist and unstable onshore flow will combine with a weak mid level trough to support one or two slow-moving bands of heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms with locally heavy rainfall about northern parts of the Central Coast and Whitsundays.

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 Proserpine and Airlie Beach.

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.

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North West, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Maranoa and Warrego, Channel Country, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:12 pm Friday, 13 February 2026.

Isolated heavy rainfall in thunderstorms

Weather Situation: A very moist tropical airmass remains in place across much of the state. Surface troughs around the northeast tropics and also over the southern inland will combine with this warm and humid environment to produce localised heavy rainfall in slow moving thunderstorms.

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 Longreach, Winton, Proserpine, Blackall, Isisford and Blackwater.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Herbert and Lower Burdekin district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

50 mm was recorded at Tartrus in the 40 minutes to 3:15 pm.

52 mm was recorded at Mt Ewan in the 30 minutes to 3:00 pm.

51 mm was recorded at Moyallen in 60 minutes to 2:19 pm

61 mm was recorded at East Barrattas in the 35 minutes to 2:05 pm.

58 mm was recorded at Whites Creek in the 30 minutes to 1:30 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.

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QLD Severe Weather Warning: Locally Intense Rainfall & Damaging Winds

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:40:00 +0000

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QLD Severe Weather Warning: Locally Intense Rainfall & Damaging Winds

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Central Coast and Whitsundays and parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:18 am Sunday, 11 January 2026.

EX-TROPICAL CYCLONE KOJI HAS MADE LANDFALL, BRINGING HEAVY TO LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL AND DAMAGING WINDS TODAY AND TOMORROW.

Weather Situation: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji has crossed the coast south of Ayr as a Category 1 tropical cyclone and has downgraded to a Low. It will continue to track further southwest and inland today, before shifting to a more westerly track over northern Central Highlands and Coalfields district tomorrow.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with wind gusts around 90 km/h are expected to continue about coastal and elevated inland parts between Ayr and Mackay this morning. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible over inland areas south of the core of the Low today and Monday, especially with thunderstorms.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely along coastal and adjacent inland parts between Ayr and St Lawrence today, possibly extending south to Rockhampton into Monday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 80 to 150 mm are likely. 24-hourly totals between 150 to 250 mm are likely, with isolated falls in excess of 340 mm possible. Further inland, HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop from this afternoon and continue into Monday, with six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 and 120 mm likely.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible about coastal and elevated inland areas between Bowen and St Lawrence today, with isolated six-hourly falls in excess of 250 mm possible. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL may extend over northern parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields district, most likely north of Emerald, later today and into Monday, with six-hourly falls in excess of 150 mm possible.

Conditions to persist today over southern parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays and Capricornia, before possibly easing during Monday.

Flood Watch and Warning products are also current for large parts of Queensland. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if intense rainfall is detected.

Underlying wet soils will make trees easier to fall about the northeast tropical coast. Landslips could also occur about steep and hilly terrain.

For all other current warnings and watches please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

Locations which may be affected include Emerald, Rockhampton, Clermont, Mackay, Proserpine, Bowen, Moranbah, St Lawrence, Ayr, Blackwater, Yeppoon and Collinsville.

Significant observations to 10:55 am AEST:

375 mm at Peter Faust Dam in the 24 hours to 9:00 am

327 MM AT MATTIE O NEIL BRIDGE IN THE 6 HOURS TO 10:41 AM.

180 MM AT MT WILLIAM IN THE 3 HOURS TO 10:00 AM.

179 MM AT NETHERDALE IN THE 3 HOURS TO 10:34 AM.

175 MM AT EUNGELLA IN THE 3 HOURS TO 10:31 AM.

172 MM AT UPPER FINCH HATTON CREEK THE 3 HOURS TO 10:25 AM.

165 MM AT RIDGELANDS IN THE 3 HORUS TO 10:34 AM.

162 MM AT CLARKE RANGE IN THE 3 HOURS TO 9:43 AM.

205 mm at Sennini s Road in the 6 hours to 10:47 am.

203 mm at Finch Hatton in the 6 hours to 10:43 am.

198 mm at Mt Roy in the 6 hours to 10:21 am.

185 mm at Plevna in the 6 hours to 10:53 am.

174 mm at Sandy Plateau in the 6 hours to 10:21 am.

162 mm was recorded at Koonandah in the 6 hours to 7:00 am.

159 mm at Gargett in the 6 hours to 10:52 am.

159 mm at Peter Faust Dam in the 6 hours to 8:44 am.

133 mm at Teemburra Dam in the 3 hours to 9:48 am.

132 mm at Stafford Crossing in the 3 hours to 7:24 am.

108 mm at Old Racecourse in the 3 hours to 10:00 am.

117 km/h wind gust was recorded at Hamilton Island at 8:36 am.

Sustained 64 km/h winds were recorded at Bowen Airport at 4:58 am.

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.

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QLD Severe Weather Warning: Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall & Damaging Winds

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:29:00 +0000

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QLD Severe Weather Warning: Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall & Damaging Winds

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Central Coast and Whitsundays and parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:06 am Sunday, 11 January 2026.

TROPICAL CYCLONE KOJI IS APPROACHING THE NORTHEAST TROPICAL COAST, BRINGING HEAVY TO LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL AND DAMAGING WINDS TODAY.

Weather Situation: Tropical Cyclone Koji (12U) is currently a Category 1 tropical cyclone and is continuing to move south towards the northeast Queensland coast. Koji is forecast to cross the coast as a Category 1 tropical cyclone later this morning south of Ayr.

For COASTAL AREAS: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with wind gusts around 100 km/h are expected to continue about exposed coastal parts between Townsville and Mackay this morning.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is developing along coastal parts between Townsville and St Lawrence this morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 80 to 150 mm are likely. 24-hourly totals between 150 to 250 mm are likely, with isolated falls in excess of 340 mm possible. Further inland, HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop later this morning, with six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 and 150 mm possible.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible about coastal areas between Townsville and Proserpine this morning before extending to Mackay later today, with isolated six-hourly falls in excess of 230 mm possible.

Conditions to persist today over southern parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays, before possibly easing during Monday.

A Tropical Cyclone Warning has been issued. Please refer to Tropical Cyclone warnings and forecast track maps at https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/specialised-forecasts-and-observations/tropical-cyclone.

A separate Severe Weather Warning associated with monsoonal winds is current for people in the Peninsula. Flood Watch and Warning products are also current for large parts of Queensland, including the northeast. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if intense rainfall is detected.

Underlying wet soils will make trees easier to fall about the northeast tropical coast. Landslips could also occur about steep and hilly terrain.

For all other current warnings and watches please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

Locations which may be affected include Ayr, Bowen, Airlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands, Proserpine, Mackay, Moranbah, Sarina, Carmila, and St Lawrence.

104 km/h wind gust was recorded at Hamilton Island at 4:03 am.

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.

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QLD Tropical Cyclone Warning: Ayr to Mackay, including Whitsunday Islands, Bowen and Proserpine.

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:24:00 +0000

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QLD Tropical Cyclone Warning: Ayr to Mackay, including Whitsunday Islands, Bowen and Proserpine.

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 4:57 am EST on Sunday 11 January 2026
Headline:

Tropical Cyclone Koji to cross the coast between Ayr and Bowen this morning. Warning for Townsville is cancelled.
Areas Affected:
Warning Zone

Ayr to Mackay, including Whitsunday Islands, Bowen and Proserpine.
Watch Zone

None.
Cancelled Zone

Townsville.
Details of Tropical Cyclone Koji 12U at 4:00 am AEST:

Intensity: Category 1, sustained winds near the centre of 85 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 120 kilometres per hour.

Location: within 55 kilometres of 19.0 degrees South 147.9 degrees East, estimated to be 120 kilometres east northeast of Townsville and 120 kilometres north northwest of Bowen.

Movement: south at 18 kilometres per hour.

Tropical Cyclone Koji (12U), category 1, lies east northeast of Townsville and moving south and will cross the coast between Ayr and Bowen in the next 3-5 hours. Strongest winds are occurring over Whitsunday Islands. After crossing it will weaken rapidly before tracking westwards. Heavy rain may persist through the region through Sunday and into Monday.
Hazards:

GALES with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS up to 120 km/h currently being observed through the Whitsunday Islands.

GALES with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 100 km/h may briefly extend to coastal areas between Ayr and Mackay and to adjacent inland areas during this morning as the system crosses the coast.

Gales are expected to ease rapidly once Koji crosses the coast and moves inland during Sunday.

HEAVY RAINFALL, which may lead to FLASH FLOODING, is forecast from Ingham to Proserpine. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL, which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING, is possible between Townsville and Proserpine, extending south to Mackay later today.

Tides are likely to be higher than normal between Cardwell and Mackay today but should not exceed the highest tide of the year.

A Severe Weather Warning is also current for heavy to locally intense rainfall and damaging winds about the northeast and central Queensland coasts. Flood Watches and Warnings are also current.
Recommended Action:

People between Townsville and Mackay, including Bowen, Proserpine and the Whitsunday Islands should take precautions and listen to the next advice.

- Stay informed by checking your local government s Disaster Dashboards for the latest updates.

- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit the Get Ready Queensland website www.getready.qld.gov.au

IF YOUR LIFE IS IN DANGER PHONE TRIPLE ZERO (000) IMMEDIATELY. For non-life threatening emergency assistance contact State Emergency Services (SES) online via the SES Assistance QLD App (Apple, Android), online 132500.qld.gov.au, or call 132 500 from anywhere in Queensland.

Current Tropical Cyclones

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QLD Tropical Cyclone Warning: Innisfail to Mackay, including Townsville, Palm Island, Bowen, Proserpine and Whitsunday Islands

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 07:01:00 +0000

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QLD Tropical Cyclone Warning: Innisfail to Mackay, including Townsville, Palm Island, Bowen, Proserpine and Whitsunday Islands

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 4:51 pm EST on Saturday 10 January 2026

Headline:
Tropical Cyclone Koji has developed, and is moving towards the northeast Queensland coast.

Areas Affected:
Warning zone: Innisfail to Mackay, including Townsville, Palm Island, Bowen, Proserpine and Whitsunday Islands.

Watch zone: None.

Cancelled zone: None.

Details of Tropical Cyclone Koji 12U at 4:00 pm AEST:
Intensity: Category 2, sustained winds near the centre of 95 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 130 kilometres per hour.
Location: within 45 kilometres of 17.1 degrees South 148.1 degrees East, estimated to be 275 kilometres north northeast of Townsville and 225 kilometres east northeast of Innisfail.
Movement: south at 13 kilometres per hour.

Tropical Cyclone Koji (12U) is located in the Coral Sea offshore of the North Tropical Coast and is moving south towards the Queensland coast.

Koji, a category 2 system, is forecast to continue on a similar south track until crossing the coast. The coastal crossing is forecast for early Sunday morning between Townsville and Bowen. After crossing, Koji will weaken and then track generally westwards.

Hazards:
DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS to 130 km/h are possible from this evening and into early Sunday morning about exposed coastal locations from south of Townsville to Proserpine.

GALES with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 100 km/h are expected to develop over coastal areas between Cardwell and Airlie Beach, this afternoon or evening. GALES may extend north, to areas between Innisfail and Cardwell this evening if Koji takes a track further west. GALES may extend south, to areas between Proserpine and Mackay, and adjacent inland areas overnight and early Sunday morning.

Gales are expected to ease as the system crosses the coast and moves inland during Sunday.

HEAVY RAINFALL, which may lead to FLASH FLOODING, is forecast to develop from Ingham to Proserpine tonight. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL, which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING, is possible between Townsville and Proserpine later tonight, extending south to Mackay on Sunday.

Tides are likely to be higher than normal between Cardwell and Mackay over the weekend but should not exceed the highest tide of the year.

A Severe Weather Warning is also current for heavy to locally intense rainfall and damaging winds about the northeast and central Queensland coasts. Flood Watches and Warnings are also current.

Recommended Action:
People between Ayr to Proserpine, including Bowen and Airlie Beach should complete preparations now and be prepared to shelter in a safe place.

- Boats and outside property should be secured before nightfall if safe to do so.

People between Innisfail and Mackay, including Innisfail, Townsville, Palm Island should take precautions and listen to the next advice at 8 pm.

- Stay informed by checking your local government s Disaster Dashboards for the latest updates.

- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit the Get Ready Queensland website www.getready.qld.gov.au

IF YOUR LIFE IS IN DANGER PHONE TRIPLE ZERO (000) IMMEDIATELY. For non-life threatening emergency assistance contact State Emergency Services (SES) online via the SES Assistance QLD App (Apple, Android), online 132500.qld.gov.au, or call 132 500 from anywhere in Queensland.

Current Tropical Cyclones

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QLD Severe Weather Warning: Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall & Damaging, Locally Destructive Winds

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:32:00 +0000

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QLD Severe Weather Warning: Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall & Damaging, Locally Destructive Winds

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays and parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:14 pm Saturday, 10 January 2026.

A tropical low approaches the northeast tropical coast, bringing heavy to LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and damaging winds from later today, continuing over the weekend.

Weather Situation: A broad tropical low (12U) is located over the western Coral Sea and has begun moving south towards the northeast Queensland coast. The Low now has a high chance of becoming a tropical cyclone this weekend before moving inland on Sunday. The strongest winds around the Low are far removed from the centre with a surge in southeasterly winds to the south of the Low prior to approach expected to bring a broad risk of damaging winds to coastal areas on the weekend.

For COASTAL AREAS: East to southeasterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with wind gusts around 100 km/h are expected about exposed coastal parts between Innisfail and Airlie Beach this afternoon and early evening. Damaging winds will turn east to northeasterly south of 12U later this evening and overnight.

For EXPOSED COASTAL AREAS from south of Townsville to Proserpine: DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS up to 130 km/h are possible from late tonight and early Sunday morning.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop along the southern North Tropical Coast and Herbert and Lower Burdekin coastal areas today, and extend south into the northern parts of the Central Coast and Whitsundays as well as the northern Capricornia overnight into Sunday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 90 to 160 mm are likely. 24-hourly totals between 150 to 250 mm are likely, with isolated falls in excess of 350 mm possible. Further inland, HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop from late tonight into Sunday morning, with six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 and 150 mm possible.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible about coastal areas between Tully and Airlie Beach from Saturday afternoon before extending to Mackay overnight into Sunday, particularly near and south of the low centre, with isolated six-hourly falls in excess of 230 mm possible.

Conditions could begin to ease about the North Tropical Coast early Sunday morning, but persist into Sunday over parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays.

A Tropical Cyclone Warning has been issued. Please refer to Tropical Cyclone warnings and forecast track maps at https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/specialised-forecasts-and-observations/tropical-cyclone.

Rainfall totals and warning area is dependent on the position of the tropical low. The situation for inland areas and areas south of Mackay is being monitored and a warning will be issued if necessary.

A separate Severe Weather Warning associated with monsoonal winds is current for people in the Peninsula. Flood Watch and Warning products are also current for large parts of Queensland, including the northeast. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if intense rainfall is detected.

Underlying wet soils will make trees easier to fall about the northeast tropical coast. Landslips could also occur about steep and hilly terrain.

For all other current warnings and watches please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

Locations which may be affected include Innisfail, Palm Island, Cardwell, Ingham, Townsville, Charters Towers, Ayr, Bowen, Airlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands, Proserpine, Mackay, Moranbah, Sarina, Carmila, and St Lawrence.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines if it s safe to do so.
* 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.

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QLD Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds & Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:45:00 +0000

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QLD Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds & Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays and parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:24 am Saturday, 10 January 2026.

A tropical low approaches the northeast tropical coast, bringing heavy to LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and damaging winds from later today, continuing over the weekend.

Weather Situation: A broad tropical low (12U) is located over the western Coral Sea and has begun moving south towards the northeast Queensland coast. The Low now has a high chance of becoming a tropical cyclone this weekend before moving inland on Sunday. The strongest winds around the Low are far removed from the centre with a surge in southeasterly winds to the south of the Low prior to approach expected to bring a broad risk of damaging winds to coastal areas on the weekend.

For COASTAL AREAS: East to southeasterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with wind gusts around 100 km/h are expected about exposed coastal parts between Innisfail and Airlie Beach this afternoon and early evening. Damaging winds will turn east to northeasterly south of 12U later this evening and overnight, with gusts peaking around 100 km/h between Alva Beach and Proserpine.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop along the southern North Tropical Coast and Herbert and Lower Burdekin coastal areas today, and extend south into the northern parts of the Central Coast and Whitsundays overnight into Sunday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 90 to 160 mm are likely. 24-hourly totals between 150 to 250 mm are likely, with isolated falls in excess of 350 mm possible. Further inland, HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop from late tonight into Sunday morning, with six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 and 150 mm possible.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible about coastal areas between Tully and Airlie Beach from Saturday afternoon before extending to Mackay overnight into Sunday, particularly near and south of the low centre, with isolated six-hourly falls in excess of 230 mm possible.

Conditions could begin to ease about the North Tropical Coast early Sunday morning, but persist into Sunday over parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays.

A Tropical Cyclone Warning has been issued. Please refer to Tropical Cyclone warnings and forecast track maps at https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/specialised-forecasts-and-observations/tropical-cyclone.

Rainfall totals and warning area is dependent on the position of the tropical low. The situation for inland areas and areas south of Mackay is being monitored and a warning will be issued if necessary.

A separate Severe Weather Warning associated with monsoonal winds is current for people in the Peninsula. Flood Watch and Warning products are also current for large parts of Queensland, including the northeast. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if intense rainfall is detected.

Underlying wet soils will make trees easier to fall about the northeast tropical coast. Landslips could also occur about steep and hilly terrain.

For all other current warnings and watches please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

Locations which may be affected include Innisfail, Palm Island, Cardwell, Ingham, Townsville, Charters Towers, Ayr, Bowen, Airlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands, Proserpine, Mackay, Moranbah, Sarina, Carmila, and St Lawrence.

Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Peninsula district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

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.

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QLD Tropical Cyclone Warning: Port Douglas to Airlie Beach, including Cairns, Innisfail, Townsville, Bowen and Proserpine

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:54:00 +0000

AMBER THREAT

QLD Tropical Cyclone Warning: Port Douglas to Airlie Beach, including Cairns, Innisfail, Townsville, Bowen and Proserpine

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 7:46 am EST on Saturday 10 January 2026

Headline:
Tropical Low 12U is developing slowly as it moves towards the northeast Queensland coast.

Areas Affected:
Warning zone: Port Douglas to Airlie Beach, including Cairns, Innisfail, Townsville, Bowen and Proserpine.

Watch zone: None.

Cancelled zone: None.

Details of Tropical Low 12U at 7:00 am AEST:
Intensity: Tropical Low, sustained winds near the centre of 65 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 95 kilometres per hour.
Location: within 85 kilometres of 16.1 degrees South 148.0 degrees East, estimated to be 255 kilometres east northeast of Cairns and 375 kilometres north northeast of Townsville.
Movement: south at 14 kilometres per hour.

A tropical low (12U) located in the Coral Sea between the North Tropical Coast and Willis Island is continuing to move south-southwest, towards the Queensland coast.

Tropical Low 12U is forecast to reach tropical cyclone intensity later today, before crossing the coast between Cardwell and Airlie Beach, most likely early on Sunday. Damaging wind impacts are likely to occur along the coast, with heavy rainfall areas developing just north of Townsville and extending to Airlie Beach during the day.

Hazards:
GALES with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 100 km/h may occur about the exposed coastal areas and elevated terrain between Port Douglas and Tully, including Cairns, this morning as the system tracks southwards and closer to the coast.

GALES with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 100 km/h are expected to develop over coastal areas between Tully and Airlie Beach, this afternoon or evening. Gales may extend to Proserpine and adjacent inland areas in the evening and tonight.

Gales are expected ease as the system crosses the coast and moves inland during Sunday.

HEAVY RAINFALL, which may lead to FLASH FLOODING, is forecast to develop just to the north of Townsville and extend south to Airlie Beach as the day progresses. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL, which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING, is possible between Tully and Airlie Beach later today.

Tides are likely to be higher than normal between Port Douglas and Airlie Beach over the weekend but should not exceed the highest tide of the year.

A Severe Weather Warning is also current for heavy to locally intense rainfall and damaging winds about the northeast and central Queensland coasts. Flood Watches and Warnings are also current.

Recommended Action:
People between Port Douglas and Airlie Beach, including Cairns, Innisfail, Townsville, Bowen and Proserpine, should take precautions and listen to the next advice at 11 am.

- Stay informed by checking your local government s Disaster Dashboards for the latest updates.

- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit the Get Ready Queensland website www.getready.qld.gov.au

IF YOUR LIFE IS IN DANGER PHONE TRIPLE ZERO (000) IMMEDIATELY. For non-life threatening emergency assistance contact State Emergency Services (SES) online via the SES Assistance QLD App (Apple, Android), online 132500.qld.gov.au, or call 132 500 from anywhere in Queensland.

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QLD Tropical Cyclone Warning: Port Douglas to Airlie Beach, including Cairns, Innisfail, Townsville and Bowen

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:11:00 +0000

AMBER THREAT

QLD Tropical Cyclone Warning: Port Douglas to Airlie Beach, including Cairns, Innisfail, Townsville and Bowen

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 3
Issued at 4:49 pm EST on Friday 9 January 2026

Headline:
Tropical Low 12U is developing off the northeast Queensland coast, with impacts expected on Saturday.

Areas Affected:
Warning Zone
Port Douglas to Airlie Beach, including Cairns, Innisfail, Townsville and Bowen.

Watch Zone
None.

Cancelled Zone
None.

Details of Tropical Low 12U at 4:00 pm AEST:
Intensity: Tropical Low, sustained winds near the centre of 65 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 95 kilometres per hour.

Location: within 65 kilometres of 14.5 degrees South 148.2 degrees East, estimated to be 375 kilometres northeast of Cairns and 550 kilometres north northeast of Townsville.

Movement: slow moving.

A tropical low (12U) is developing in the Coral Sea, northwest of Willis Island. It is expected to turn towards the south southwest later today, taking it towards the North Tropical Coast overnight. It is forecast to cross the coast between Innisfail and Bowen, most likely early on Sunday.

Tropical Low 12U is forecast to reach tropical cyclone intensity prior to reaching the coast. However, the heavy rainfall and damaging wind impacts are likely to be similar whether or not it becomes a tropical cyclone.

Hazards:
GALES with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 100 km/h may develop over exposed coastal areas and elevated terrain between Port Douglas and Tully, including Cairns, on Saturday morning if the system tracks further west than forecast.

GALES with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 100 km/h are forecast to develop about coastal areas between Tully and Airlie Beach on Saturday afternoon or evening, and persist until the system crosses the coast on Sunday morning.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop about coastal and adjacent inland areas north of Townsville overnight tonight and Saturday. HEAVY RAINFALL is forecast to extend south to Airlie Beach during Saturday. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible between Tully and Airlie Beach on Saturday.

Tides are likely to be higher than normal between Port Douglas and Airlie Beach over the weekend, but should not exceed the highest tide of the year.

A Severe Weather Warning is also current for heavy to locally intense rainfall and damaging winds about the northeast tropical Queensland coast. Flood Watches and Warnings are also current.

Recommended Action:
People between Port Douglas and Airlie Beach, including Cairns, Innisfail, Townsville, and Bowen, should take precautions and listen to the next advice at 8 pm.

- Stay informed by checking your local government s Disaster Dashboards for the latest updates.

- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit the Get Ready Queensland website www.getready.qld.gov.au

IF YOUR LIFE IS IN DANGER PHONE TRIPLE ZERO (000) IMMEDIATELY. For non-life threatening emergency assistance contact State Emergency Services (SES) online via the SES Assistance QLD App (Apple, Android), online 132500.qld.gov.au, or call 132 500 from anywhere in Queensland.

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QLD Flood Watch: Cooktown to Rockhampton

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:19:00 +0000

AMBER THREAT

QLD Flood Watch: Cooktown to Rockhampton

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Flood Watch Number: 22

MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS COASTAL RIVERS BETWEEN COOKTOWN TO ROCKHAMPTON AND THE CAPE YORK PENINSULA

A tropical low is developing in the Coral Sea, and is likely to cross the coast between Cairns and Ayr late Saturday or early Sunday. The low is now forecast to reach tropical cyclone intensity prior to reaching the coast. However, rainfall impacts are likely to be similar whether or not it becomes a tropical cyclone. Heavy rainfall will intensify near this low pressure system over the next few days. The areas of heaviest rainfall will depend on the location of the low pressure system, and will be primarily south of the centre.

Further north, a monsoon trough extends across the northern Cape York Peninsula, and is likely to bring flooding to both Eastern and Western Cape catchments.

Many catchments are wet to saturated following recent heavy rainfall and rapid and dangerous river level rises are likely, particularly for the Northern Tropical Coast, and adjacent inland catchments.

Elevated river levels and areas of flooding are already occurring in some catchments across northern Queensland, with further minor to major flooding likely to develop with rainfall from Friday and into the weekend.

Catchments south of Ayr are drier and may take longer to respond to rainfall, with possible minor to moderate flooding developing from Saturday.

A Severe Weather Warning for heavy, locally intense rainfall is current for parts of the Flood Watch area. A Tropical Cyclone Advice is current for parts of the Flood Watch area.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Jacky Jacky Creek
Olive and Pascoe Rivers
Lockhart River
Stewart River
Normanby River
Jeannie River
Endeavour River
Daintree River(Including Bloomfield River)
Mossman River
Barron River
Murray River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Don and Proserpine Rivers
Pioneer River
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
Mackenzie and Fitzroy Rivers and Shoalwater and Water Park Creeks
Staaten River
Mitchell River
Coleman and Edward Rivers
Holroyd and Kendall Rivers
Archer and Coen Rivers
Watson River
Embley and Mission Rivers
Wenlock River
Ducie, Jackson and Skardon Rivers
Jardine River

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Daintree, Mulgrave and Russell, Johnstone, Tully, Herbert, Black, Ross and Bohle, Haughton, Burdekin to Burdekin Falls Dam, Burdekin downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam, Nicholson, Leichhardt, Upper Flinders, Lower Flinders, Norman, Gilbert, Georgina and Eyre, Diamantina and Thomson

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/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.

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QLD Severe Weather Warning: Intense Rainfall & Damaging Winds

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:14:00 +0000

RED THREAT

QLD Severe Weather Warning: Intense Rainfall & Damaging Winds

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:56 am Friday, 9 January 2026.

A tropical low approaches the northeast tropical coast, bringing heavy to LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and damaging winds from later today, continuing over the weekend.

Weather Situation: A tropical low (12U) is located over the western Coral Sea and will begin moving south towards the northeast Queensland coast over the next few days. The low now has a high chance of becoming a tropical cyclone, before moving inland during the weekend. To the south of the low, a surge in southeasterly winds is expected to bring a broad risk of damaging winds to coastal areas. Bands of shower and thunderstorm activity are expected to become more widespread with areas of heavy rainfall developing today that will continue through the weekend.

For the NORTH TROPICAL COAST south of PORT DOUGLAS, the HERBERT AND LOWER BURDEKIN and parts of the CENTRAL COAST AND WHITSUNDAYS:

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop north of Townsville from overnight tonight, and extend south through the remainder of the warning area into Saturday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 90 to 170 mm are likely. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible from Saturday morning near and south of the low centre, with isolated falls in excess of 250 mm possible. 24-hourly totals between 200 to 275 mm are likely, with isolated falls in excess of 400 mm possible.

East to southeasterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with wind gusts around 90 km/h are also expected about exposed coastal parts north of Tully, including north of Port Douglas, from this afternoon. Damaging winds will extend south along the coast throughout the warning area on Saturday, and will turn east to northeasterly south of 12U on Saturday afternoon and evening .

Conditions could begin to ease about the North Tropical Coast north of Innisfail by Saturday evening, but are likely to persist into Sunday over parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays.

A Tropical Cyclone Warning has been issued between Port Douglas and Tully, and a Tropical Cyclone Watch has been issued between Tully and Airlie Beach. Please refer to Tropical Cyclone warnings and forecast track maps at https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/specialised-forecasts-and-observations/tropical-cyclone.

Rainfall totals and warning area is dependent on the development and position of the tropical low. The tropical low is being monitored closely and forecast track maps will continue to be issued. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if intense rainfall is detected.

A separate Severe Weather Warning associated with monsoonal winds has been issued for people in the Peninsula. Flood Watch and Warning products are also current for large parts of Queensland, including the northeast.

Underlying wet soils will make trees easier to fall about the northeast tropical coast. Landslips could also occur about steep and hilly terrain.

For all other current warnings and watches, including various Flood Warnings and Watches, please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

Locations which may be affected include Hope Vale, Cooktown, Bloomfield Valley (including Wujal Wujal), Port Douglas, Cairns, Yarrabah, Mareeba, Atherton, Innisfail, Palm Island, Cardwell, Ingham, Townsville, Ayr, Bowen, Airlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands. Proserpine, and Mackay.

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.

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QLD Severe Weather Warning: Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall and Damaging Winds

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:04:00 +0000

RED THREAT

QLD Severe Weather Warning: Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall and Damaging Winds

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 4:50 pm Thursday, 8 January 2026.

A tropical low approaches the northeast tropical coast, bringing heavy to LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and damaging winds on Friday and into the weekend.

Weather Situation: A broad tropical low (12U) has formed in the Coral Sea and will begin slowly moving towards the northeast Queensland coast over the next few days. The low is expected to move inland over the weekend. To the south of the low, a surge in southeasterly winds is also expected to bring a risk of damaging winds to coastal areas. Shower and thunderstorm activity is expected to become more widespread with areas of heavy rainfall developing on Friday and continuing over the weekend.

For the NORTH TROPICAL COAST north of, and including, CAIRNS:

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop during Friday and continue into Saturday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 100 mm are likely, with isolated falls in excess of 180 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals 100 to 180 mm are likely, with isolated falls in excess of 250 mm possible.

East to southeasterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with wind gusts around 90 km/h are also possible during Friday and Saturday about coastal areas, including the reef, particularly in showers and thunderstorms.

For the NORTH TROPICAL COAST south of CAIRNS, the HERBERT AND LOWER BURDEKIN and parts of the CENTRAL COAST AND WHITSUNDAYS:

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop north of Townsville from Friday afternoon and extend south through the remainder of the warning area overnight Friday and into Saturday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 170 mm are likely. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible during this period with isolated falls in excess of 250 mm possible. 24-hourly totals between 150 to 250 mm are likely, with isolated falls in excess of 350 mm possible.

East to southeasterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with wind gusts around 90 km/h are also expected about exposed coastal parts during Friday, particularly in showers and thunderstorms, and continue throughout Saturday, as the winds shift northeasterly during the afternoon and evening.

Conditions could begin to ease about the North Tropical Coast north of Innisfail by Saturday evening, but are likely to persist into Sunday over parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays.

Rainfall totals and warning area is dependent on the development and location of the tropical low. The tropical low is being monitored closely and a forecast track map has been issued. If further strengthening is likely then a Tropical Cyclone Advice and Watch may be issued. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if intense rainfall is detected.

A separate Severe Weather Warning associated with monsoonal winds has been issued for people in the Peninsula. Flood Watch and Warning products are also current for large parts of Queensland, including the northeast.

For all other current warnings and watches, please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

Underlying wet soils will make trees easier to fall about the northeast tropical coast. Landslips could also occur about steep and hilly terrain.

Locations which may be affected include Hope Vale, Cooktown, Bloomfield Valley (including Wujal Wujal), Port Douglas, Cairns, Yarrabah, Mareeba, Atherton, Innisfail, Palm Island, Cardwell, Ingham, Townsville, Ayr, Bowen, Airlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands. Proserpine, and Mackay.

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.

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QLD Flood Watch: Coastal Rivers between Daintree to Pioneer Rivers and the Cape York Peninsula

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:34:00 +0000

AMBER THREAT

QLD Flood Watch: Coastal Rivers between Daintree to Pioneer Rivers and the Cape York Peninsula

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:10 pm AEST on Thursday 8 January 2026 Flood Watch Number: 20

MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS COASTAL RIVERS BETWEEN THE DAINTREE AND PIONEER RIVERS AND THE CAPE YORK PENINSULA

A tropical low in the Coral Sea is expected to deepen on Thursday. Heavy rainfall will intensify near this low pressure system over the next few days.
The areas of heaviest rainfall will depend on the location of the low pressure system.

A trough extends across the northern Cape York Peninsula, and is likely to bring flooding to both Eastern and Western Cape catchments.

Some catchments are wet following recent heavy rainfall and rapid and dangerous river level rises are likely, particularly for the Northern Tropical Coast, and adjacent inland catchments.

Elevated river levels and areas of flooding are already occurring in some catchments across the northern Queensland, with further minor to major flooding likely to develop with rainfall from Thursday.

Catchments south of Ayr are drier and may take longer to respond to rainfall, with possible minor to moderate flooding developing from Saturday.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Jacky Jacky Creek

Olive and Pascoe Rivers

Lockhart River

Stewart River

Normanby River

Jeannie River

Endeavour River

Daintree River

Mossman River

Barron River

Johnstone River

Tully River

Murray River

Black River (Including Bluewater Creek)

Ross and Bohle Rivers

Haughton River

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam

Don and Proserpine Rivers

Pioneer River

Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek

Staaten River

Mitchell River

Coleman and Edward Rivers

Holroyd and Kendall Rivers

Archer and Coen Rivers

Watson River

Embley and Mission Rivers

Wenlock River

Ducie, Jackson and Skardon Rivers

Jardine River

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Mulgrave and Russell, Herbert, Nicholson, Leichhardt, Upper Flinders, Lower Flinders, Norman, Gilbert, Georgina and Eyre, Diamantina and Thomson

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/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.

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QLD Severe Weather Warning: Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall & Damaging Winds

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:55:00 +0000

RED THREAT

QLD Severe Weather Warning: Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall & Damaging Winds

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:48 am Thursday, 8 January 2026.

A tropical low approaches the North Tropical Coast, bringing heavy rainfall and damaging winds on Friday and into the weekend.

Weather Situation: A broad tropical low (12U) has formed in the Coral Sea and will begin slowly moving towards the northeast Queensland coast over the next few days. The low is expected to move inland over the weekend. To the south of the low, a surge in southeasterly winds is also expected to bring a risk of damaging winds to coastal areas. Shower and thunderstorm activity is expected to become more widespread with areas of heavy rainfall developing on Friday and continuing over the weekend.

For the NORTH TROPICAL COAST north of, and including, CAIRNS:

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop during Friday and continue into Saturday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 100 mm are likely, with isolated falls in excess of 180 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals 100 to 180 mm are likely, with isolated falls in excess of 250 mm possible.

East to southeasterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with wind gusts around 90 km/h are also possible during Friday and Saturday about coastal areas, including the reef, particularly in showers and thunderstorms.

For the NORTH TROPICAL COAST south of CAIRNS, the HERBERT AND LOWER BURDEKIN and parts of the CENTRAL COAST AND WHITSUNDAYS:

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop north of Townsville from Friday afternoon and extend south through the remainder of the warning area overnight Friday and into Saturday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 170 mm are likely. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible during this period with isolated falls in excess of 250 mm possible. 24-hourly totals between 150 to 250 mm are likely, with isolated falls in excess of 350 mm possible.

East to southeasterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with wind gusts around 90 km/h are also expected about exposed coastal parts during Friday, particularly in showers and thunderstorms, and continue throughout Saturday, as the winds shift northeasterly during the afternoon and evening.

Conditions could begin to ease about the North Tropical Coast north of Innisfail by Saturday evening, but are likely to persist into Sunday over parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays.

Rainfall totals and warning area is dependent on the development and location of the tropical low. The tropical low is being monitored closely and if further strengthening is likely then a Tropical Cyclone Advice may be issued.

A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if intense rainfall is detected.

Separate Flood Watch and Warning products are current for parts of northeast Queensland. For more information, check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

Underlying wet soils will make trees easier to fall about the northeast tropical coast. Landslips could also occur about steep and hilly terrain.

Locations which may be affected include Cairns, Yarrabah, Wujal Wujal, Port Douglas, Hope Vale, Atherton, Mareeba, Innisfail, Palm Island, Cardwell, Ingham, Ayr, Townsville, Bowen, Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands.

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.

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QLD Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds & Heavy Rainfall

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:42:00 +0000

AMBER THREAT

QLD Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds & Heavy Rainfall

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:32 pm Wednesday, 7 January 2026.

A tropical low approaches the North Tropical Coast, bringing heavy rainfall and damaging winds on Friday and Saturday.

Weather Situation: A broad tropical low (12U) has formed in the Coral Sea and will begin slowly moving towards the northeast Queensland coast over the next few days. The low is expected to move inland over the weekend. To the south of the low, a surge in southeasterly winds is also expected to bring a risk of damaging winds to coastal areas. Shower and thunderstorm activity is expected to become more widespread with areas of heavy rainfall developing on Friday and continuing over the weekend.

For the NORTH TROPICAL COAST: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop during Friday and continue into Saturday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 150 mm are likely, with isolated falls in excess of 200 mm possible. East to southeasterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with wind gusts around 90 km/h are also possible during Friday and Saturday, particularly about coastal areas in showers and thunderstorms.

For the HERBERT AND LOWER BURDEKIN and parts of the CENTRAL COAST AND WHITSUNDAYS: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop to the west of Townsville from late Friday night and extend through the remainder of the Herbert are Lower Burdekin district on Saturday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 80 to 140 mm are likely, with isolated falls in excess of 180 mm possible. East to southeasterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h are also expected about exposed coastal parts during Friday and continue throughout Saturday, as the winds shift northeasterly during the afternoon and evening.

Conditions could begin to ease about the North Tropical Coast by Saturday evening but may persist into Sunday over parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin. This is dependent on the development and location of the tropical low.

The low is being monitoring closely and if further strengthening is likely then a Tropical Cyclone Advice may be issued.

Separate Flood Watch and Warning products are current for parts of northeast Queensland. For more information, check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

Locations which may be affected include Cairns, Yarrabah, Wujal Wujal, Port Douglas, Hope Vale, Atherton, Mareeba, Palm Island, Cardwell, Ingham, Ayr, Townsville, Bowen, Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands.

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.

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QLD Flood Watch: Parts of North East Queensland

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:14:00 +0000

AMBER THREAT

QLD Flood Watch: Parts of North East Queensland

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:58 pm AEST on Wednesday 7 January 2026

Flood Watch Number: 19

MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF NORTH EAST QUEENSLAND

Heavy rainfall is expected to return to the northeast coast from Thursday as a tropical low develops in the Coral Sea. Heavy rainfall will continue over the weekend and may extend inland, with the low forecast to move across northern Queensland.

Elevated river levels and areas of flooding are occurring in catchments across the North Tropical Coast. Rainfall from later in the week is likely to cause minor to major flooding from later this week across the Flood Watch area.

Catchments are wet following recent heavy rainfall and river levels will respond quickly to further rainfall.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Normanby River

Jeannie River

Endeavour River

Daintree River

Mossman River

Barron River

Mulgrave and Russell Rivers

Johnstone River

Tully River

Murray River

Black River
(Including Bluewater Creek)

Ross and Bohle Rivers

Haughton River

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam

Don and Proserpine Rivers

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Herbert, Nicholson, Leichhardt, Upper Flinders, Lower Flinders, Norman, Gilbert, Georgina and Eyre, Diamantina and Thomson

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/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.

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QLD Flood Watch: Central West and North East Queensland

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 02:14:00 +0000

AMBER THREAT

QLD Flood Watch: Central West and North East Queensland

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 11:36 am AEST on Sunday 4 January 2026

Flood Watch Number: 14

FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF CENTRAL WEST AND NORTH EAST QUEENSLAND

Isolated heavy rainfall is possible over northern Queensland for several days, due to a trough lingering over northern Queensland and onshore winds continuing to converge over the northeast coast between Cairns and Proserpine.

Elevated river levels and areas of flooding are occurring across many catchments in northern Queensland. Further rainfall over the next few days may cause continued river level rises across the Flood Watch area, as well as localised flooding. Road closures and community isolation are occurring in some areas, with additional areas potentially affected over the next few days.

Catchments are wet following recent rainfall and will respond quickly to further rainfall.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Daintree River

Mossman River

Barron River

Mulgrave and Russell Rivers

Johnstone River

Murray River

Black River
(Including Bluewater Creek)

Ross and Bohle Rivers

Haughton River

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam

Don and Proserpine Rivers

Thomson River
(Rainfall expected mainly in upper catchment)

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Tully, Herbert, Bohle, Upper Burdekin, Nicholson, Leichhardt, Upper Flinders, Lower Flinders, Cloncurry, Norman, Gilbert, Diamantina, Western, Georgina Rivers and Eyre Creek

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/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.

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QLD Flood Watch: Parts of Central West and North East Queensland

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 03:18:00 +0000

AMBER THREAT

QLD Flood Watch: Parts of Central West and North East Queensland

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:46 pm AEST on Thursday 1 January 2026 Flood Watch Number: 11

FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF CENTRAL WEST AND NORTH EAST QUEENSLAND

A trough will linger over northern Queensland for several days, producing isolated heavy rainfall. Over the northeast coast between Cairns and Mackay, onshore winds will continue to converge for several days, producing heavy rainfall.

Elevated river levels and areas of flooding are occurring across many catchments in north Queensland. Moderate to heavy rainfall over the next few days is likely to cause continued and dangerous river level rises across the Flood Watch area, as well as localised flooding. Road closures and community isolation are occurring in some areas, with additional areas likely to be affected over the next few days.

Catchments are wet following recent rainfall and will respond quickly to further rainfall.

A Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall is current for parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Daintree River

Mossman River

Barron River

Mulgrave and Russell Rivers

Johnstone River

Tully River

Black River (Including Bluewater Creek)

Ross and Bohle Rivers

Haughton River

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam

Don and Proserpine Rivers

Thomson River (Rainfall expected mainly in upper catchment)

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Murray, Herbert, Bohle and Stuart Creek, Nicholson, Leichhardt, Upper Flinders, Lower Flinders, Cloncurry, Norman, Gilbert, Georgina, Diamantina, Western, and Bremer rivers.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/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.

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QLD Flood Watch: Parts of North and Central QLD

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 02:51:00 +0000

AMBER THREAT

QLD Flood Watch: Parts of North and Central QLD

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 11:46 am AEST on Tuesday 30 December 2025

Flood Watch Number: 9

FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF NORTH AND NORTHWEST QUEENSLAND

The monsoon low over northwest Queensland is forecast to continue generating heavy rainfall in the northwest and northern interior of Queensland over the next few days. Over the northeast coast, convergent onshore winds between Cooktown and Bowen over the next few days are forecast to cause heavy rainfall.

Elevated river levels and areas of flooding are occurring across many catchments in north Queensland. Heavy rainfall over the next few days is likely to cause continued and dangerous river level rises, as well as localised flooding. Road closures and community isolation are occurring in some areas, with additional areas likely to be at risk over the next few days.

Catchments are wet following recent rainfall and will respond quickly to further rainfall.

A Severe Weather Warning is current for Heavy Rainfall across parts of the Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts.

A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for Heavy Rainfall across parts of the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Daintree River

Mossman River

Barron River

Johnstone River

Murray River

Black River
(Including Bluewater Creek)

Ross and Bohle Rivers

Haughton River

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam

Don and Proserpine Rivers

Settlement Creek

Thomson River
(Rainfall expected mainly in upper catchment)

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Mulgrave and Russell, Tully, Herbert, Bohle, Nicholson, Leichhardt, Upper Flinders, Lower Flinders, Cloncurry, Norman, Gilbert, Georgina, Diamantina and Western River.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/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.

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QLD Flood Watch: parts of North-Western Queensland and North Tropical Coast

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 02:36:00 +0000

AMBER THREAT

QLD Flood Watch: parts of North-Western Queensland and North Tropical Coast

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 11:56 am AEST on Sunday 28 December 2025

Flood Watch Number: 7

FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF NORTHWESTERN QUEENSLAND, EXTENDING TO THE NORTH TROPICAL COAST

A monsoon trough and low will linger in northwest Queensland for several days, generating widespread heavy to intense rainfall in the North West and northern interior Queensland.

Over the northeast coast, onshore winds will strengthen and converge between Cooktown and Bowen overnight Sunday and persist for the next few days, producing heavy to intense rainfall.

River level rises are occurring across northwest Queensland. Heavy to intense rainfall into next week will cause continued and dangerous river level rises.

Heavy to intense rainfall may also cause rapid river level rises along the North Tropical Coast from Sunday evening.

Catchments are increasingly wet following recent rainfall and will respond quickly to further rainfall.

River and creek level rises, overland flow, and isolated flooding in low-lying areas are possible across many inland parts of the Flood Watch area. Riverine flooding is occurring in northwest Queensland with road closures and community isolation. Riverine flooding may extend to the North Tropical Coast from Sunday evening.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Daintree River

Mossman River

Barron River

Mulgrave and Russell Rivers

Johnstone River

Tully River

Murray River

Herbert River

Black River

Ross and Bohle Rivers

Haughton River

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam

Don and Proserpine Rivers

Settlement Creek

Georgina River and Eyre Creek(rainfall expected mainly in upper catchment)

Thomson River(rainfall expected mainly in upper catchment)

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Nicholson, Leichhardt, Norman, Gilbert and Diamantina

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Connors, Isaac and Styx and Plane and Baffle

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/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.

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QLD Flood Watch: Parts of North-Western Queensland and Northeast Tropical Coast

noreply@blogger.com (WhitsundaysOnline.Net) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 02:24:00 +0000

AMBER THREAT

QLD Flood Watch: Parts of North-Western Queensland and Northeast Tropical Coast

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Flood Watch for parts of North-Western Queensland and Northeast Tropical Coast
Issued at 11:56 am AEST on Friday 26 December 2025

Flood Watch Number: 5

Correct Title of Flood Watch

FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF NORTHWESTERN QUEENSLAND FROM TODAY, BECOMING MORE LIKELY FROM SUNDAY, AND EXTENDING TO THE NORTHEAST TROPICAL COAST FROM SUNDAY

A tropical low embedded in the monsoon trough lying through northwest Queensland is expected to deepen and slowly drift south east over the weekend. This low and trough will combine with deep tropical moisture to produce scattered showers and thunderstorms with isolated heavy falls Friday and Saturday, before rainfall becomes widespread and potentially intense from Sunday, and continues into next week.

Along the east coast, a coastal trough will move north and become slow moving from Sunday between Ayr and Cairns, producing prolonged heavy rainfall along the coast. The exact location of the heaviest falls remains uncertain and will depend on the location of the trough.

River level rises are occurring in some northwest Queensland catchments with flooding possible from Saturday. On Sunday, heavy to intense rainfall may cause rapid and dangerous river level rises in Gulf catchments and upper parts of the Georgina and Diamantina Rivers.

Heavy rainfall may also cause rapid river level rises along the Northeast Tropical Coast from Sunday.

Catchments are increasingly wet following recent rainfall.

River and creek level rises, overland flow, and isolated flooding in low-lying areas are possible across many inland parts of the Flood Watch area. Riverine flooding is possible from Saturday in north west Queensland with road closures and community isolation likely. Riverine flooding is expected to extend to the Northeast Tropical Coast from Sunday.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Herbert River

Black River

Ross and Bohle Rivers

Haughton River

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam

Don and Proserpine Rivers

Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek

Settlement Creek

Nicholson River

Leichhardt River

Upper Flinders River

Lower Flinders River

Cloncurry River

Norman River

Gilbert River

Georgina River and Eyre Creek(rainfall expected mainly in upper catchment)

Diamantina River(rainfall expected mainly in upper catchment)

Thomson River(rainfall expected mainly in upper catchment)

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Baffle

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/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.

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