Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland for Western Downs and South Burnett Council Areas. Issued at 6:43 pm Monday, 2 February 2026. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning - southeast queensland for the following areas: Western Downs and South Burnett Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting the Southeast Queensland area (east of Dalby from Rainbow Beach to Stanthorpe). This warning is now cancelled. Severe thunderstorms are still occurring further north towards Biloela and Taroom, A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for damaging winds about the Bunya Mountains, Main Range, and offshore islands in the southeast. Refer https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts Cancellation for the following areas: Toowoomba 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. A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett districts. Other warnings may be current. 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.