Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 03:00 PM EST on Thursday 05 March 2026
for the period until midnight EST Friday 06 March 2026

Wind Warnings for Thursday 05 March
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Cairns Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Cooktown Coast, Townsville Coast and Mackay Coast

Wind Warnings for Friday 06 March
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Cooktown Coast, Cairns Coast and Townsville Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Mackay Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 9:00 pm EST Thursday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For North Tropical Coast And Parts Of Cape York Peninsula, Central Coast, Capricornia And Carpentaria Catchments
Issued at 12:07 PM AEST on Thursday 05 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 4
RIVER LEVEL RISES AND FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM THURSDAY

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
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
Don and Proserpine Rivers
Pioneer River
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
Settlement Creek
Upper Flinders River
Gilbert River
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, Mossman, lower Flinders, Norman. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for parts of Peninsula and North Tropical Coast and Tablelands Forecast Districts.
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Ducie, Jackson and Skardon and Jardine

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

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.

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Friday 06 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Fitzroy River Catchment
Issued at 11:28 AM AEST on Wednesday 04 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

BELOW MINOR PEAK OCCURRED OVERNIGHT WITH RIVER LEVELS EASING AT YATTON
A peak below the minor level was observed along the Isaac River at Yatton overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
Rainfall is forecast across the catchment from Friday which may cause renewed river level rises.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
River levels are easing along the Isaac River.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 7.05 m and falling, below the minor flood level (7.50 m).
The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to remain below the minor flood level during Wednesday.

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.

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

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.16,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.14,steady,9:09 am Wed 04/03/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.69,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Taroom,0.85,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.06,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.03,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.07,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.36,steady,10:30 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,1.56,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.92,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,11:02 am Wed 04/03/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.11,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,9:33 am Wed 04/03/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.61,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Don River at Rannes,1.84,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,2.27,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.60,steady,11:13 am Wed 04/03/26
Comet River at The Lake,1.20,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.31,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.10,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,1.27,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.57,steady,11:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.41,steady,10:55 am Wed 04/03/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.50,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,11:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,4.82,falling,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Isaac River at Yatton,7.05,falling,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.37,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.97,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.45,steady,10:38 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,6.61,steady,10:28 am Wed 04/03/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,13.28,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,5.21,falling,11:00 am Wed 04/03/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.