Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Destructive Winds, Giant Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Western Downs and Toowoomba Council Areas.
Issued at 8:03 pm Saturday, 22 November 2025.
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS BETWEEN DALBY AND OAKEY TRACKING TO THE NORTHEAST
DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, GIANT HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Western Downs and Toowoomba
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:55 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Bowenville and the area northwest of Oakey. This thunderstorm is moving towards the north. It is forecast to affect the area east of Dalby by 8:25 pm and the area northeast of Dalby by 8:55 pm.
Other severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Pittsworth and Kincora. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect the area west of Toowoomba by 8:25 pm and the area southwest of Toowoomba and the area northwest of Toowoomba by 8:55 pm.
Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines if it s safe to do so.
* Stay away from windows if there is giant hail.
* 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 Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts.
The next warning is due to be issued by 9:05 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Forecast
Boykambil (27.8667°S, 153.3667°E, 3m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. A thunderstorm likely. Thunderstorms possibly severe with damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding from the late morning. Possible locally destructive winds and giant hail with thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming N/NE 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 19 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
Forecast for Boykambil (27.8667°S, 153.3667°E, 3m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary
Minimum 21° 21° 21° 22° 23° 22° 21° Maximum 28° 31° 30° 31° 33° 32° 32° Chance of rain 40% 60% 70% 50% 70% 40% 40% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating 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 9
(km/h)20
(km/h)14
(km/h)18
(km/h)9
(km/h)22
(km/h)18
(km/h)23
(km/h)14
(km/h)19
(km/h)11
(km/h)22
(km/h)10
(km/h)16
(km/h)Wind direction N NE N NE ENE NE N NNE N NNE NNW NE N NE Relative humidity 80% 77% 73% 82% 81% 79% 82% 80% 75% 75% 67% 67% 72% 73% Dew point 22°C 22°C 23°C 25°C 23°C 25°C 25°C 26°C 25°C 26°C 22°C 23°C 24°C 25°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Boykambil (27.8667°S, 153.3667°E, 3m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 4:18am EST 4:43am EST 6:22pm EST 6:48pm EST 6:28am EST 9:08pm EST
Waxing crescent
First quarter Nov 28 Full moon Dec 05 Last quarter Dec 12 New moon Dec 20 -
Warnings
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland (Destructive Winds, Giant Hail & Heavy Rain) for Western Downs & Toowoomba Council Areas
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland (Destructive Winds, Giant Hail & Heavy Rain) for Western Downs & Toowoomba Council Areas
- Severe Storm Warning (Destructive Winds, Large, Possibly Giant Hail & Rain) C Highlands & Coalfields, CW, Wide Bay & Burnett, Maranoa
- Severe Storm Warning (Destructive Winds, Large, Possibly Giant Hail & Rain) C Highlands & Coalfields, CW, Wide Bay & Burnett, Maranoa
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Rain for next 7 days