Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Intense Rainfall
for parts of Toowoomba and Western Downs Council Areas.
Issued at 1:50 am Tuesday, 16 December 2025.
Heavy to intense rainfall with slow moving storms west of Toowoomba.
INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Western Downs and Toowoomba
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:40 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 Pittsworth and Kincora. This thunderstorm is slow moving. It is forecast to affect the area west of Toowoomba by 2:10 am and Bowenville and the area east of Dalby by 2:40 am.
89mm was recorded at Centenary Bridge in the 2 hours to 01:30 am.
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 Darling Downs and Granite Belt district.
The next warning is due to be issued by 2:50 am.
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
Bulli Creek (27.9835°S, 150.8263°E, 344m 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. A thunderstorm likely, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding in the afternoon and evening. Winds E/NE 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 22 with daytime temperatures reaching 28 to 34.
Forecast for Bulli Creek (27.9835°S, 150.8263°E, 344m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
Minimum 22° 19° 18° 19° 23° 24° 25° Maximum 30° 31° 33° 35° 37° 36° 34° Chance of rain 50% 20% 5% 30% 20% 40% 90% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate High 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 18
(km/h)19
(km/h)14
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(km/h)Wind direction ENE E E ESE E SSE WNW SW NNW W N NW NNW NW Relative humidity 51% 46% 49% 33% 49% 27% 45% 27% 40% 23% 40% 26% 42% 36% Dew point 17°C 17°C 15°C 14°C 15°C 12°C 15°C 14°C 16°C 13°C 16°C 14°C 17°C 17°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Bulli Creek (27.9835°S, 150.8263°E, 344m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter 4:27am EST 4:53am EST 6:50pm EST 7:17pm EST 1:49am EST 3:35pm EST 
Waning crescent
New moon Dec 20 First quarter Dec 28 -
Warnings
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland (Intense Rainfall) for parts of Toowoomba and Western Downs Council Areas
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland (Intense Rainfall) for parts of Toowoomba and Western Downs Council Areas
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall) for parts of Darling Downs and Granite Belt
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall) for parts of Darling Downs and Granite Belt
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days
