Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for North Tropical Coast and Tablelands Forecast District.
Issued at 12:01 pm Wednesday, 17 December 2025.
Heavy rainfall about the North Tropical Coast has eased.
Weather Situation
Persistent onshore flow through the North Tropical Coast is continuing to drive showers and thunderstorms. The immediate risk of heavy rainfall has eased but may redevelop later today.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
This warning is now cancelled.
Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.
No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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
Cardwell (18.2657°S, 146.0279°E, 0m 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 Cardwell (18.2657°S, 146.0279°E, 0m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 23° 24° 24° 24° 24° 25° 25° Maximum 27° 27° 29° 29° 30° 29° 30° Chance of rain 90% 90% 70% 70% 60% 70% 80% Likely amount 10-20mm 10-20mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 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 10
(km/h)13
(km/h)14
(km/h)16
(km/h)13
(km/h)15
(km/h)9
(km/h)13
(km/h)6
(km/h)12
(km/h)5
(km/h)12
(km/h)5
(km/h)11
(km/h)Wind direction SE E SE ESE SE E ESE ENE E ENE ENE ENE ENE ENE Relative humidity 85% 78% 83% 75% 73% 67% 75% 66% 73% 68% 76% 70% 73% 71% Dew point 24°C 23°C 23°C 22°C 22°C 22°C 23°C 22°C 23°C 23°C 23°C 23°C 23°C 24°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Cardwell (18.2657°S, 146.0279°E, 0m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter 5:11am EST 5:35am EST 6:48pm EST 7:13pm EST 3:02am EST 4:29pm EST 
Waning crescent
New moon Dec 20 First quarter Dec 28 -
Warnings
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days
