Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:52 am Thursday, 25 December 2025.

Heavy rainfall in thunderstorms through central eastern parts of the state this morning.

Weather Situation
Slow moving severe thunderstorms are occurring in a moist and unstable environment this morning through central eastern parts of Queensland.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett
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 Monto and Eidsvold.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Central West districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central West,Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders

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 3:55 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 Rainfall

for parts of Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:52 am Thursday, 25 December 2025.

Heavy rainfall in thunderstorms through central eastern parts of the state this morning.

Weather Situation
Slow moving severe thunderstorms are occurring in a moist and unstable environment this morning through central eastern parts of Queensland.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett
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 Monto and Eidsvold.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Central West districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central West,Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders

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 3:55 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.