Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands Forecast District.
Issued at 9:06 am Wednesday, 17 December 2025.
Heavy rainfall about the North Tropical Coast.
Weather Situation
Persistent onshore flow through the Cassowary Coast around Innisfail is driving heavy rainfall in showers and thunderstorms.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
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 Innisfail and Babinda.
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 12:10 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
Bentley Park (17.0041°S, 145.7388°E, 24m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon. Thunderstorms possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding along the coastal fringe from the late morning. Winds E 20 to 30 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 25 to 32.
Forecast for Bentley Park (17.0041°S, 145.7388°E, 24m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 23° 24° 24° 24° 23° 24° 25° Maximum 31° 31° 32° 32° 33° 33° 33° Chance of rain 90% 60% 50% 30% 50% 90% 90% Likely amount 10-20mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 20-40mm 20-40mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - 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 20
(km/h)25
(km/h)23
(km/h)28
(km/h)23
(km/h)25
(km/h)18
(km/h)22
(km/h)14
(km/h)19
(km/h)11
(km/h)19
(km/h)14
(km/h)16
(km/h)Wind direction SE SE SE SE SE ESE SE ESE SE E ESE E ESE ENE Relative humidity 86% 78% 75% 71% 72% 66% 69% 63% 70% 66% 72% 67% 75% 69% Dew point 23°C 25°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 23°C 23°C 24°C 24°C 25°C 25°C 26°C 25°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Bentley Park (17.0041°S, 145.7388°E, 24m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter 5:15am EST 5:39am EST 6:47pm EST 7:11pm EST 3:06am EST 4:28pm EST 
Waning crescent
New moon Dec 20 First quarter Dec 28 -
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Temperature for next 7 days
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