QLD Severe Weather Warning: Locally Intense Rainfall & Damaging Winds

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. Current Tropical Cyclones

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

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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. Current Tropical Cyclones

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QLD Flood Watch: Cooktown to Rockhampton

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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. Rainfall and River Conditions Map

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QLD Severe Weather Warning: Intense Rainfall & Damaging Winds

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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

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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

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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. Rainfall and River Conditions Map

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

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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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