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11/01/2026

Monday forecast: Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding possible. Damaging winds possible. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
On the waters: Winds Northeasterly 15 to 25 knots decreasing to 10 to 15 knots in the late afternoon.
Seas 1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon.
Swell North to northeasterly below 1 metre.
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4.30pm 11/1/26 -Time for an update and summary.There are still numerous power outages across the Whitsundays- while we w...
11/01/2026

4.30pm 11/1/26 -Time for an update and summary.
There are still numerous power outages across the Whitsundays- while we would like to be able to provide you with some advice as to when the power will be restored we can’t - no one from Ergon Energy Network can or wants to tell us so for now the best we can do is provide you with the outage finder:

https://www.ergon.com.au/network/outages/outage-finder/outage-finder-map/

Don’t be complacent - we remain under a severe weather warning - for details visit the Bureau of Meteorology site here:

https://reg.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ21037.shtml

And to monitor expected futher rain overnight visit:

https://reg.bom.gov.au/products/IDR222.loop.shtml

Maritime Safety Queensland have downgraded their warning status for Whitsundays to Yellow (with the all clear for Bowen only) for more on that go to:

http://www.qldmaritime.msq.qld.gov.au

There are still numerous road closures and restrictions across the region. For info visit both:

https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/

And local roads:

https://disaster.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/

Whitsunday Coast Airport remains open but all flights were cancelled today. Some flights may be affected again tomorrow - for more info contact your airline - or go here:
https://www.whitsundaycoastairport.com.au/Flights/Arrivals-and-Departures

Thats about it. Well done to the overwhelming majority of the Whitsunday Community - you guys rock! It’s been a rockin’and rollin' 24 hours, Cyclone Koji has been and gone and is now dumping rain south of us and inland of us and its influence will continue for sometime both here in the Whitsundays and further afield for various reasons.

We will update if anything changes but its time for a break - and please remember “if its flooded forget it”
Cheers
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Hmmm… apologies- seems we’re off air in Airlie Beach … it’s a result of what seems to be some very widespread power outa...
11/01/2026

Hmmm… apologies- seems we’re off air in Airlie Beach … it’s a result of what seems to be some very widespread power outages… we are working to fix the problem asap. In the meantime you can listen here:
https://radio12.shoutcast.net.au:2020/public/8020

NOTE: We are aware of at least 15 boats, both sailing vessels and motor vessels, that have washed up on Cannonvale Beac...
11/01/2026

NOTE: We are aware of at least 15 boats, both sailing vessels and motor vessels, that have washed up on Cannonvale Beach, Pigeon Island, the Whitsunday Sailing Club rockwall, New Beach, Bowen etc. We have chosen not to publish the footage etc out of respect for the owners who have lost, in some cases, what were their homes and all their possessions.
The emergency services have not advised of any injuries so far and
the Whitsunday Disaster Coordination Centre is requesting members of the public do not attempt to move or assist with these vessels.
Leave this work to trained crews and emergency services.
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11.30am update - Cyclone warning cancelled - but we still have a severe weather warning current… Severe Weather Warningf...
11/01/2026

11.30am update - Cyclone warning cancelled - but we still have a severe weather warning current…
Severe Weather Warning
for HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDS
For people in Central Coast and Whitsundays and parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:18 am Sunday, 11 January 2026.

EX-TROPICAL CYCLONE KOJI HAS MADE LANDFALL, BRINGING HEAVY TO LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL AND DAMAGING WINDS TODAY AND TOMORROW.

Weather Situation: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji has crossed the coast south of Ayr as a Category 1 tropical cyclone and has downgraded to a Low. It will continue to track further southwest and inland today, before shifting to a more westerly track over northern Central Highlands and Coalfields district tomorrow.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with wind gusts around 90 km/h are expected to continue about coastal and elevated inland parts between Ayr and Mackay this morning. DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible over inland areas south of the core of the Low today and Monday, especially with thunderstorms.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely along coastal and adjacent inland parts between Ayr and St Lawrence today, possibly extending south to Rockhampton into Monday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 80 to 150 mm are likely. 24-hourly totals between 150 to 250 mm are likely, with isolated falls in excess of 340 mm possible. Further inland, HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop from this afternoon and continue into Monday, with six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 and 120 mm likely.

Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is possible about coastal and elevated inland areas between Bowen and St Lawrence today, with isolated six-hourly falls in excess of 250 mm possible. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL may extend over northern parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields district, most likely north of Emerald, later today and into Monday, with six-hourly falls in excess of 150 mm possible.

Conditions to persist today over southern parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays and Capricornia, before possibly easing during Monday.

Flood Watch and Warning products are also current for large parts of Queensland. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if intense rainfall is detected.

Underlying wet soils will make trees easier to fall about the northeast tropical coast. Landslips could also occur about steep and hilly terrain.

For all other current warnings and watches please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

Locations which may be affected include Emerald, Rockhampton, Clermont, Mackay, Proserpine, Bowen, Moranbah, St Lawrence, Ayr, Blackwater, Yeppoon and Collinsville.

Significant observations to 10:55 am AEST:

375 mm at Peter Faust Dam in the 24 hours to 9:00 am

327 MM AT MATTIE O NEIL BRIDGE IN THE 6 HOURS TO 10:41 AM.

180 MM AT MT WILLIAM IN THE 3 HOURS TO 10:00 AM.

179 MM AT NETHERDALE IN THE 3 HOURS TO 10:34 AM.

175 MM AT EUNGELLA IN THE 3 HOURS TO 10:31 AM.

172 MM AT UPPER FINCH HATTON CREEK THE 3 HOURS TO 10:25 AM.

165 MM AT RIDGELANDS IN THE 3 HORUS TO 10:34 AM.

162 MM AT CLARKE RANGE IN THE 3 HOURS TO 9:43 AM.

205 mm at Sennini s Road in the 6 hours to 10:47 am.

203 mm at Finch Hatton in the 6 hours to 10:43 am.

198 mm at Mt Roy in the 6 hours to 10:21 am.

185 mm at Plevna in the 6 hours to 10:53 am.

174 mm at Sandy Plateau in the 6 hours to 10:21 am.

162 mm was recorded at Koonandah in the 6 hours to 7:00 am.

159 mm at Gargett in the 6 hours to 10:52 am.

159 mm at Peter Faust Dam in the 6 hours to 8:44 am.

133 mm at Teemburra Dam in the 3 hours to 9:48 am.

132 mm at Stafford Crossing in the 3 hours to 7:24 am.

108 mm at Old Racecourse in the 3 hours to 10:00 am.

117 km/h wind gust was recorded at Hamilton Island at 8:36 am.

Sustained 64 km/h winds were recorded at Bowen Airport at 4:58 am.

POWER OUTAGE - 8.30am - Cannon Valley, Cannonvale, Riordanvale, WoodwarkIsland FM Whitsundays
10/01/2026

POWER OUTAGE - 8.30am - Cannon Valley, Cannonvale, Riordanvale, Woodwark

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AIR TRAVEL UPDATE - FLIGHTS CANCELLEDWhitsunday Coast Airport is open and operational however, many flights have been ca...
10/01/2026

AIR TRAVEL UPDATE - FLIGHTS CANCELLED
Whitsunday Coast Airport is open and operational however, many flights have been cancelled today, so if you are scheduled to travel please contact your airline directly for the latest updates regarding your flight. Arrival and departure information is also available here on the Whitsunday Coast Airport’s website:
https://www.whitsundaycoastairport.com.au/Flights/Arrivals-and-Departures

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8.00 am update from Bureau of Meteorology - were not out of the woods yet - Tropical Cyclone Koji will soon cross the co...
10/01/2026

8.00 am update from Bureau of Meteorology - were not out of the woods yet - Tropical Cyclone Koji will soon cross the coast between Ayr and Bowen. Heavy rain occurring between Ayr and Mackay.

Areas affected:

Warning zone: Ayr to Mackay, including Whitsunday Islands, Bowen Collinsville, Airlie Beach and Proserpine.

Watch zone: None.

Cancelled zones: None.

Details of Tropical Cyclone Koji 12U at 7:00 am AEST:

Intensity: category 1, sustained winds near the centre of 75 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 100 kilometres per hour.
Location: within 55 kilometres of 19.5 degrees South, 147.7 degrees East , 80 kilometres northwest of Bowen and 240 kilometres northwest of Mackay .
Movement: south southwest at 21 kilometres per hour .

Tropical Cyclone Koji (12U), category 1, lies east southeast of Townsville and moving south and will cross the coast between Ayr and Bowen in the next few hours. The strongest winds are occurring over Whitsunday Islands. After crossing it will weaken rapidly before tracking southwestwards. Heavy rain may persist through the region through Sunday and into Monday.

Hazards:

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is developing between Townsville and St Lawrence. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL, which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING, is possible between Ayr and Mackay.

GALES with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS up to 100 km/h currently occurring through the Whitsunday Islands.

GALES with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 90 km/h may briefly extend to coastal areas between Ayr and Mackay and to adjacent inland areas during this morning as the system crosses the coast but then winds should ease following landfall. Tides are likely to be higher than normal between Cardwell and Mackay today but should not exceed the highest tide of the year.

A Severe Weather Warning is also current for heavy to locally intense rainfall and damaging winds about the northeast and central Queensland coasts. Flood Watches and Warnings are also current.
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7.00am- There is quite a bit of localised flooding so please stay off the roads - here’s what we know so far: (add your ...
10/01/2026

7.00am- There is quite a bit of localised flooding so please stay off the roads - here’s what we know so far: (add your local knowledge to the list if you wish)
⚠️ Shute Harbour Road Hamilton plains is open
⚠️ Gregory- Cannonvalley road is closed at Crofton Creek bridge
⚠️there is significant water over the road on Shute Harbour Road and Erromango Drive Jubilee Pocket
⚠️ Conway Road is closed at Palm Creek
For flood cameras go to:

https://www.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/Our-Council/Disaster-and-Emergency/Flood-Cameras

(Please note - some flood camera images have not updated)

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5.00 am UPDATE FROM Bureau of MeteorologyTropical Cyclone Koji 12UIssued at 4:54 am AEST Sunday 11 January 2026Tropical ...
10/01/2026

5.00 am UPDATE FROM Bureau of Meteorology

Tropical Cyclone Koji 12U
Issued at 4:54 am AEST Sunday 11 January 2026

Tropical Cyclone Koji to cross the coast between Ayr and Bowen this morning. Warning for Townsville is cancelled.

Areas affected:

⚠️Warning zone: Ayr to Mackay, including Whitsunday Islands, Bowen and Proserpine.

Watch zone: None.

Cancelled zones: Townsville.

Details of Tropical Cyclone Koji 12U at 4:00 am AEST:

Intensity: category 1, sustained winds near the centre of 85 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 120 kilometres per hour.
Location: within 55 kilometres of 19.0 degrees South, 147.9 degrees East , 120 kilometres east northeast of Townsville and 120 kilometres north northwest of Bowen .
Movement: south at 18 kilometres per hour .

Tropical Cyclone Koji (12U), category 1, lies east northeast of Townsville and moving south and will cross the coast between Ayr and Bowen in the next 3-5 hours. Strongest winds are occurring over Whitsunday Islands. After crossing it will weaken rapidly before tracking westwards. Heavy rain may persist through the region through Sunday and into Monday.

Hazards:

⚠️GALES with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS up to 120 km/h currently being observed through the Whitsunday Islands.

GALES with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 100 km/h may briefly extend to coastal areas between Ayr and Mackay and to adjacent inland areas during this morning as the system crosses the coast.

Gales are expected to ease rapidly once Koji crosses the coast and moves inland during Sunday.

HEAVY RAINFALL, which may lead to FLASH FLOODING, is forecast from Ingham to Proserpine. Locally INTENSE RAINFALL, which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING, is possible between Townsville and Proserpine, extending south to Mackay later today.

Tides are likely to be higher than normal between Cardwell and Mackay today but should not exceed the highest tide of the year.

A Severe Weather Warning is also current for heavy to locally intense rainfall and damaging winds about the northeast and central Queensland coasts. Flood Watches and Warnings are also current.

Recommended Action:

People between Townsville and Mackay, including Bowen, Proserpine and the Whitsunday Islands should take precautions and listen to the next advice.

- Stay informed by checking your local governments Disaster Dashboards for the latest updates.

- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit the Get Ready Queensland website www.getready.qld.gov.au

IF YOUR LIFE IS IN DANGER PHONE TRIPLE ZERO (000) IMMEDIATELY. For non-life threatening emergency assistance contact State Emergency Services (SES) online via the SES Assistance QLD App (Apple, Android), online 132500.qld.gov.au, or call 132 500 from anywhere in Queensland.

Good morning - its around 3.30am on Sunday and the good news is that from 1.00am Tropical Cyclone Koji has been downgrad...
10/01/2026

Good morning - its around 3.30am on Sunday and the good news is that from 1.00am Tropical Cyclone Koji has been downgraded to a category 1 system. It’s still off the coast but continuing its journey towards land so still a bit of rock n roll to come - we will have a full update from Bureau of Meteorology at 5am… we are in Airlie.. so how’s things where you are?
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