Alerts - Australian Weather

Extreme HeatExtreme

Extreme heatwave warning for Northern Territory

Gregory, Barkly and Tanami Districts.Until 3:58 pm, 13 Jan

Maximum temperatures in the high thirties to mid forties and overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties to around thirty in the warning area. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to continue through the week though they may begin to ease in eastern parts towards the middle to end of this week.

Extreme HeatExtreme

Extreme heatwave warning for Western Australia

North Interior District.Until 3:31 pm, 13 Jan

Maximum temperatures in the low to mid forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties. Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are expected to intensify during the week and extend across much of north and northwest WA.

Extreme HeatSevere

Severe heatwave warning for Northern Territory

Daly, Arnhem, Carpentaria and Lasseter Districts.Until 3:58 pm, 13 Jan

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to affect Northern Territory from Monday 12 January 2026 to Thursday 15 January 2026

Riverine FloodSevere

Major Flood Warning for Connors and Isaac Rivers and Isaac River at Yatton

Connors and Isaac Rivers and Isaac River at YattonUntil 3:39 pm, 15 Jan

The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 6.56 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) Monday afternoon. The river is expected to exceed the moderate flood level (9.50 m) Monday afternoon. The river...

* 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...

Riverine FloodSevere

Major Flood Warning for Mackenzie River and Mackenzie River at Tartrus

Mackenzie River and Mackenzie River at TartrusUntil 3:39 pm, 15 Jan

The Mackenzie River at Tartrus is currently at 6.84 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Mackenzie River at Tartrus is likely to exceed the minor flood level (11.00 m) Tuesday afternoon. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (13.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, and may...

Riverine FloodSevere

Major Flood Warning for Georgina River to Marion Downs and Georgina River at Marion Downs

Georgina River to Marion Downs and Georgina River at Marion DownsUntil 6:57 pm, 14 Jan

Moderate flooding is occurring at Roxborough Downs and Glenormiston. No recent observations are available for the Georgina River at Marion Downs. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be around the minor flood level (3.00 m). The Georgina River at Marion Downs is likely to...

Riverine FloodSevere

Major Flood Warning for Flinders River downstream of Richmond and Flinders River at Walkers Bend

Flinders River downstream of Richmond and Flinders River at Walkers BendUntil 4:24 pm, 15 Jan

Major flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond. River level observations are unavailable for the Flinders River at Walkers Bend. The river level is estimated to be well above the major flood level (8.00 m) and falling slowly. The Flinders River at Walkers Bend...

Extreme HeatSevere

Severe heatwave warning for Queensland

Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and North West Districts.Until 9:30 pm, 13 Jan

Over the North West and Gulf Country maximum temperatures in the high thirties to mid forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties. Over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands maximum temperatures in the high twenties over elevated parts with overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens...

Extreme HeatSevere

Severe heatwave warning for Western Australia

Kimberley, Pilbara and South Interior Districts.Until 3:31 pm, 13 Jan

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to affect Western Australia from Monday 12 January 2026 to Thursday 15 January 2026

Fire WeatherSevere

Extreme Fire Weather Warning for Midwest Inland, Yarra Yarra, Karroun, Mortlock and Swan Inland North fire districts for 12 January

Midwest Inland, Yarra Yarra, Karroun, Mortlock and Swan Inland NorthUntil 3:00 am, 13 Jan

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises you to: Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now. Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.emergency.wa.gov.au and www.weather service.gov.au. Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency.

WindModerate

Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between Sandy Cape and Cape Moreton for 12 January

K'gari Coast and Sunshine Coast WatersUntil 1:00 am, 13 Jan

Riverine FloodModerate

Moderate Flood Warning for Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam and Suttor River at St Anns

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam and Suttor River at St AnnsUntil 6:34 pm, 15 Jan

Moderate flooding is possible along the Suttor River. The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 3.38 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Monday evening. The river may exceed the moderate...

Riverine FloodModerate

Moderate Flood Warning for Norman River and Norman River at Normanton

Norman River and Norman River at NormantonUntil 5:58 pm, 15 Jan

Moderate flooding is occurring along the Norman River. The Norman River at Normanton is currently at 4.63 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Norman River at Normanton is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) through to the middle of the week.

WindModerate

Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between Murray Mouth and SA-VIC Border and for Investigator Strait for 13 January

Investigator Strait, Upper South East Coast and Lower South East CoastUntil 12:30 am, 14 Jan

WindModerate

Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between St Helens Point and Wineglass Bay for 12 January

Upper East CoastUntil 12:00 am, 13 Jan

WindModerate

Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between Lakes Entrance and 60nm east of Gabo Island for 12 January

East Gippsland CoastUntil 12:00 am, 13 Jan

WindModerate

Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between Cape Cuvier and Walpole and between Bremer Bay and WA-SA Border and for Perth Local Waters for 12 January

Perth Local Waters, Gascoyne Coast, Geraldton Coast, Lancelin Coast, Perth Coast, Bunbury Geographe Coast, Leeuwin Coast, Esperance Coast and Eucla CoastUntil 3:00 am, 13 Jan

WindModerate

Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between North West Cape and Kalbarri, between Two Rocks and Walpole and between Bremer Bay and WA-SA Border and for Perth Local Waters for 13 January

Perth Local Waters, Ningaloo Coast, Gascoyne Coast, Perth Coast, Bunbury Geographe Coast, Leeuwin Coast, Esperance Coast and Eucla CoastUntil 3:00 am, 14 Jan

Riverine FloodMinor

Minor Flood Warning for Herbert River to Nash's Crossing and Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing and Herbert River at Gleneagle HomesteadUntil 2:41 pm, 13 Jan

Minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River at Gleneagle. No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, river levels are estimated to be below the minor flood level (4.50 m) and steady. The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead may...

Riverine FloodMinor

Minor Flood Warning for Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing, Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge, Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station, Herbert River at Gairloch and Herbert River at Halifax

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing, Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge, Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station, Herbert River at Gairloch and Herbert River at HalifaxUntil 2:41 pm, 13 Jan

Minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge. The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 3.62 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Last updated: 4:44 pm, 12 Jan 2026