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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 03:50 PM EST on Wednesday 02 July 2025
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 03 July 2025

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 02 July
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
K'gari Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters, Moreton Bay and Gold Coast Waters

Wind Warnings for Thursday 03 July
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sunshine Coast Waters, Moreton Bay and Gold Coast Waters

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:45 am 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
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:55 am Wednesday, 2 July 2025.

Damaging winds about the Main Range, Granite Belt and Scenic Rim today.

Weather Situation
A vigorous west to southwesterly flow has developed about the Main Range, Granite Belt and Scenic Rim in response to the rapid deepening of a low pressure system off the New South Wales coast.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely about the Main Range, Granite Belt, Scenic Rim and adjacent eastwards slopes today and early Thursday.
Winds are likely to ease below warning thresholds during Thursday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Stanthorpe, Springbrook, Mount Tamborine and Crows Nest.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Wednesday.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:55 am Wednesday, 2 July 2025.

Damaging winds about the Main Range, Granite Belt and Scenic Rim today.

Weather Situation
A vigorous west to southwesterly flow has developed about the Main Range, Granite Belt and Scenic Rim in response to the rapid deepening of a low pressure system off the New South Wales coast.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h are likely about the Main Range, Granite Belt, Scenic Rim and adjacent eastwards slopes today and early Thursday.
Winds are likely to ease below warning thresholds during Thursday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Stanthorpe, Springbrook, Mount Tamborine and Crows Nest.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Wednesday.
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.