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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Aussie Briefly Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
Queenslanders should check the Bureau of Meteorology’s latest warnings before heading out, with a heatwave trough over the interior and a coastal trough bringing possible storms from the southeast to the tropics. Severe thunderstorm warnings are current for parts of the Darling Downs and Granite Belt.
What is the current weather pattern across Queensland?
A slow-moving trough is drawing hot, humid air from the Coral Sea into the interior, triggering isolated storms over the central highlands and Capricornia. Along the coast from the Sunshine Coast to Cairns, a separate trough may produce brief heavy falls and gusty winds, especially near the ranges this afternoon.
How hot will it get and where are the main risks?
Maximums will reach the low 40s in the Channel Country and the Upper Western district, with heatwave conditions rated as severe for communities around Birdsville and Longreach. The biggest storm risk today centres on the Darling Downs and the Granite Belt, where any thunderstorm could bring large hail and damaging wind gusts. For the latest radar updates, see the Queensland weather radar.
Are there any active severe weather warnings?
Yes, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Darling Downs and Granite Belt, with possible damaging winds and large hail. A separate severe weather warning is current for heavy rain in the southeast coast catchments.
Will the heatwave affect travel through western Queensland?
Drivers on the Birdsville Track and the Diamantina Developmental Road should carry extra water and avoid travel during the hottest part of the day. The heatwave is expected to persist through the weekend before a weak cool change arrives on Monday.
When will the coastal trough clear?
The coastal trough should shift offshore by Saturday morning, allowing a drier southeasterly flow to return. Isolated showers may linger near the Whitsundays and the Sunshine Coast until mid-Saturday.
Sources
- Bureau of Meteorology – Queensland Warnings
- Weatherzone – Queensland Forecast
- Elders Weather – Queensland
For the national outlook including heatwave and storm trends, see Australia Weekend Weather Thunderstorms Heatwaves. Stay up to date with the latest weather warning information.