Active Weather Alerts
Severe Weather Warning for Intense Rainfall
Issued: 6:46 AM Jan. 11, 2026 – Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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 evening 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 remains 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 develop over parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields district later this evening and into Monday, with six-hourly falls in excess of 150 mm possible. 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. Flood Watch and Warning products are also current for large parts of Queensland. For all 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, Biloela, Moranbah, St Lawrence, Carnarvon National Park, Woorabinda, Aberfoyle, Blackwater and Yeppoon. Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Herbert and Lower Burdekin district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. Significant observations to 4:30 pm AEST: 241 MM AT RIDGELANDS IN THE 6 HOURS TO 1:02 PM. 264 MM AT UPPER FINCH HATTON CREEK THE 6 HOURS TO 11:34 AM. 291 MM AT MT WILLIAM IN THE 6 HOURS TO 11:00 AM. 255 MM AT CLARKE RANGE IN THE 6 HOURS TO 10:57 AM. 184 mm at East Funnel Creek Rd in the 6 hours to 3 pm. 103 mm at Mt Ewan in the 6 hours to 3 pm. 123 mm at Peak Downs Highway in the 6 hours to 2:41 pm. 143 mm at Mt William in the 3 hours to 12:00 pm. 223 mm at Sennini s Road in the 6 hours to 11:41 am. 217 mm at Finch Hatton Showgrounds in the 6 hours to 11:40 am.
Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall
Issued: 6:46 AM Jan. 11, 2026 – Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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 evening 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 remains 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 develop over parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields district later this evening and into Monday, with six-hourly falls in excess of 150 mm possible. 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. Flood Watch and Warning products are also current for large parts of Queensland. For all 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, Biloela, Moranbah, St Lawrence, Carnarvon National Park, Woorabinda, Aberfoyle, Blackwater and Yeppoon. Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Herbert and Lower Burdekin district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. Significant observations to 4:30 pm AEST: 241 MM AT RIDGELANDS IN THE 6 HOURS TO 1:02 PM. 264 MM AT UPPER FINCH HATTON CREEK THE 6 HOURS TO 11:34 AM. 291 MM AT MT WILLIAM IN THE 6 HOURS TO 11:00 AM. 255 MM AT CLARKE RANGE IN THE 6 HOURS TO 10:57 AM. 184 mm at East Funnel Creek Rd in the 6 hours to 3 pm. 103 mm at Mt Ewan in the 6 hours to 3 pm. 123 mm at Peak Downs Highway in the 6 hours to 2:41 pm. 143 mm at Mt William in the 3 hours to 12:00 pm. 223 mm at Sennini s Road in the 6 hours to 11:41 am. 217 mm at Finch Hatton Showgrounds in the 6 hours to 11:40 am.
Strong Wind Warning
Issued: 5:04 AM Jan. 11, 2026 – Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Strong Wind Warning for Mackay Coast and Capricornia Coast
Strong Wind Warning
Issued: 5:04 AM Jan. 11, 2026 – Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Strong Wind Warning for Torres Strait, Peninsula Coast, Mackay Coast and Capricornia Coast
Initial Flood Watch
Issued: 2:18 AM Jan. 11, 2026 – Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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