Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Gulf Country Forecast District.
Issued at 10:27 am Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
Slow moving thunderstorms are weakening and moving off the coast.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Gulf Country
This warning is now cancelled.
Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.
No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Forecast
Burketown (17.7417°S, 139.5479°E, 2m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, becoming less likely in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding near the Northern Territory border in the afternoon and evening. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.
Forecast for Burketown (17.7417°S, 139.5479°E, 2m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 25° 25° 25° 25° 25° 25° 25° Maximum 33° 32° 31° 31° 32° 33° 32° Chance of rain 60% 40% 60% 60% 60% 90% 90% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 10-20mm 5-10mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 7
(km/h)13
(km/h)7
(km/h)16
(km/h)8
(km/h)16
(km/h)10
(km/h)17
(km/h)11
(km/h)15
(km/h)13
(km/h)13
(km/h)23
(km/h)22
(km/h)Wind direction NNW NE NE NNE ENE NE NE NE ENE NE SSE ESE ESE ESE Relative humidity 94% 68% 88% 76% 89% 81% 87% 78% 87% 73% 88% 75% 87% 75% Dew point 27°C 26°C 26°C 26°C 26°C 26°C 26°C 25°C 26°C 25°C 26°C 27°C 26°C 26°C -
Warnings
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Burketown (17.7417°S, 139.5479°E, 2m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:17am EST 6:40am EST 7:10pm EST 7:33pm EST 1:54pm EST 12:03am EST 
Waxing gibbous
Full moon Mar 03 Last quarter Mar 11 New moon Mar 19 First quarter Mar 26 -
Temperature for next 5 days
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Rain for next 5 days
