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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Intense Rainfall

for parts of Scenic Rim and Gold Coast Council Areas.

Issued at 1:25 am Tuesday, 23 December 2025.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ARE OCCURRING IN SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND

INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Scenic Rim and Gold Coast
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:15 am, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding was detected near Border Ranges National Park, Mount Barney and Maroon Dam. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Rathdowney, the McPherson Range and Kooralbyn by 1:45 am and Springbrook, Laravale and the area south of Canungra by 2:15 am.
44.0 mm was recorded at Yangan (Swan Creek) in the 30 minutes to 12:00 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Southern Downs

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country, Southeast Coast, Gulf Country and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 2:25 am.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Intense Rainfall

for parts of Scenic Rim and Gold Coast Council Areas.

Issued at 1:25 am Tuesday, 23 December 2025.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ARE OCCURRING IN SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND

INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Scenic Rim and Gold Coast
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:15 am, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding was detected near Border Ranges National Park, Mount Barney and Maroon Dam. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Rathdowney, the McPherson Range and Kooralbyn by 1:45 am and Springbrook, Laravale and the area south of Canungra by 2:15 am.
44.0 mm was recorded at Yangan (Swan Creek) in the 30 minutes to 12:00 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Southern Downs

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country, Southeast Coast, Gulf Country and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 2:25 am.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country, Southeast Coast, Gulf Country and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:20 am Tuesday, 23 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing over the interior this morning.

Weather Situation
A cold front combines with humid and unstable atmospheric conditions to promote severe thunderstorms.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include the area east of Warwick.
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 Georgetown, Gregory Springs, Stonehenge, Forsayth and Einasleigh.
58 MM WAS RECORDED AT MARION DOWNS IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 10:13 PM.
44.0 mm was recorded at Yangan (Swan Creek) in the 30 minutes to 12:00 am.
75.6 mm was recorded at Georgetown Airport in the 1 hour to 10:33 pm.
73 mm was recorded at Roxborough Downs in the 3 hours to 10:00 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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 4:20 am.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall

for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country, Southeast Coast, Gulf Country and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:20 am Tuesday, 23 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing over the interior this morning.

Weather Situation
A cold front combines with humid and unstable atmospheric conditions to promote severe thunderstorms.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include the area east of Warwick.
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 Georgetown, Gregory Springs, Stonehenge, Forsayth and Einasleigh.
58 MM WAS RECORDED AT MARION DOWNS IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 10:13 PM.
44.0 mm was recorded at Yangan (Swan Creek) in the 30 minutes to 12:00 am.
75.6 mm was recorded at Georgetown Airport in the 1 hour to 10:33 pm.
73 mm was recorded at Roxborough Downs in the 3 hours to 10:00 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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 4:20 am.
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:42 PM EST on Monday 22 December 2025
Valid for Monday 22 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties, as high as low forties in western inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are reaching a peak and should begin to ease through the early part of this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Caloundra, Goondiwindi, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Stanthorpe and Warwick.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:42 PM EST on Monday 22 December 2025
Valid for Monday 22 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties, as high as low forties in western inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are reaching a peak and should begin to ease through the early part of this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Caloundra, Goondiwindi, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Stanthorpe and Warwick.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:42 PM EST on Monday 22 December 2025
Valid for Monday 22 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties, as high as low forties in western inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are reaching a peak and should begin to ease through the early part of this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Caloundra, Goondiwindi, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Stanthorpe and Warwick.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:42 PM EST on Monday 22 December 2025
Valid for Monday 22 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties, as high as low forties in western inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are reaching a peak and should begin to ease through the early part of this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Caloundra, Goondiwindi, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Stanthorpe and Warwick.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:42 PM EST on Monday 22 December 2025
Valid for Monday 22 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties, as high as low forties in western inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are reaching a peak and should begin to ease through the early part of this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Caloundra, Goondiwindi, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Stanthorpe and Warwick.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:42 PM EST on Monday 22 December 2025
Valid for Monday 22 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties, as high as low forties in western inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are reaching a peak and should begin to ease through the early part of this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Caloundra, Goondiwindi, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Stanthorpe and Warwick.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:42 PM EST on Monday 22 December 2025
Valid for Monday 22 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties, as high as low forties in western inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are reaching a peak and should begin to ease through the early part of this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Caloundra, Goondiwindi, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Stanthorpe and Warwick.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:42 PM EST on Monday 22 December 2025
Valid for Monday 22 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties, as high as low forties in western inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to mid twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions are reaching a peak and should begin to ease through the early part of this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Caloundra, Goondiwindi, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Stanthorpe and Warwick.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025