Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of North West, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.
Issued at 5:38 pm Monday, 22 December 2025.
Severe thunderstorms continuing over the west and south interior this afternoon.
Weather Situation
A cold front combines with humid and unstable atmospheric conditions to promote severe thunderstorms today.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North West, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Eromanga, Eulo and Brighton Downs.
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 warning is due to be issued by 8:40 pm.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Forecast
Adavale (25.9094°S, 144.5986°E, 233m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the N, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Winds NW/SW 15 to 20 km/h tending SE/SW 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to the low 20s with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
Forecast for Adavale (25.9094°S, 144.5986°E, 233m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
Minimum 23° 22° 20° 20° 21° 20° 19° Maximum 32° 35° 37° 37° 34° 35° 35° Chance of rain 60% 30% 5% 30% 50% 60% 10% Likely amount 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate High High High - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 8
(km/h)14
(km/h)10
(km/h)12
(km/h)14
(km/h)20
(km/h)20
(km/h)18
(km/h)21
(km/h)20
(km/h)23
(km/h)26
(km/h)22
(km/h)25
(km/h)Wind direction NE SSW E S SE S SE S ENE E ENE ESE ENE ESE Relative humidity 70% 57% 63% 38% 42% 17% 31% 17% 56% 29% 56% 36% 54% 22% Dew point 22°C 22°C 21°C 18°C 14°C 8°C 9°C 8°C 17°C 13°C 18°C 17°C 16°C 10°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Adavale (25.9094°S, 144.5986°E, 233m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 4:53am EST 5:20am EST 7:08pm EST 7:34pm EST 7:46am EST 9:41pm EST 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Dec 28 Full moon Jan 03 Last quarter Jan 11 New moon Jan 19 -
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