Member Weather Update
Member Weather Update
Your weekly weather update from the State Operations and Communications Centre (SOCC).
Check this page each week for the latest brief. It’s here to help you plan ahead and stay safe, on and off the beach.
Latest update
North Queensland,
Issued: Fri 06 2026
Valid: 5/11/2026 - 8/11/2026
Heat safety
Hot out there? Look after yourself first.
Heat can make you very sick, very quickly. Keep an eye on your mates too.
Warning signs
- Heavy sweating, headache or feeling dizzy
- Nausea or vomiting
- Muscle cramps, tiredness or weakness
- Fast or weak pulse
- Trouble concentrating or slurred speech
What to do
- Move the person to a cool, shady place.
- Loosen tight clothing.
- Give small sips of water.
- Cool them down with a wet cloth or sponge.
Heat stroke is an emergency. If the person has stopped sweating, has hot dry skin or collapses, call Triple Zero (000) straight away. While you wait, cool them with cold, wet clothing and fan them.
Before you head out
- Check Bureau of Meteorology warnings: bom.gov.au/australia/warnings
- Check disaster updates: getready.qld.gov.au
- Life-threatening emergency: Triple Zero (000)
- Storm or flood help: SES on 132 500
Questions?
Contact the SOCC
Phone: (07) 5631 7400
Email: [email protected]