Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast District. Issued at 12:00 pm Sunday, 11 January 2026. Intense rainfall has eased inland of Mackay, though heavy rainfall still remains possible. Weather Situation Convergent bands from ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji generated intense rainfall on the ranges inland from Mackay this morning, but rainfall rates have eased slightly in the area. Heavy rainfall still remains possible throughout Sunday, with the heaviest falls currently being observed between Eungella and Mackay. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: Central Coast and Whitsundays This warning is now cancelled. A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for the northeast tropical coast. Several flood watches and warnings are also current for large parts of Queensland. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts Significant observations to 11:50 am AEST: 331 MM AT MATTIE O NEIL BRIDGE IN THE 6 HOURS TO 11:30 AM. 291 MM AT MT WILLIAM IN THE 6 HOURS TO 11:00 AM. 264 MM AT UPPER FINCH HATTON CREEK THE 6 HOURS TO 11:34 AM. 255 MM AT CLARKE RANGE IN THE 6 HOURS TO 10:57 AM. 245 MM AT EUNGELLA IN THE 6 HOURS TO 11:44 AM. 239 MM AT NETHERDALE IN THE 6 HOURS TO 11:26 AM. 238 MM AT RIDGELANDS IN THE 6 HOURS TO 11:48 AM. 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. 214 mm at Mt Roy in the 6 hours to 11:18 am. 184 mm at Eton in the 6 hours to 11:48 am. 191 mm at Plevna in the 6 hours to 11:20 am. 186 mm at Teemburra Dam in the 6 hours to 11:48 am. 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. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.