Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Large Hailstones, Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:38 am Wednesday, 26 November 2025.

Severe thunderstorms through central Queensland.

Weather Situation
A humid and unstable airmass is combining with a trough to produce a line of thunderstorms moving east towards the coast.
LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Emerald, Biloela, Monto, Rolleston, Springsure and Woorabinda.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Southeast Coast district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
64 mm was recorded at Wallumbilla in the 2 hours to 7:00 pm
83 mm was recorded at Judds Rd in the hour to 11:45 pm
Cancellation for the following areas:
Southeast Coast

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 3:40 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Large Hailstones, Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:38 am Wednesday, 26 November 2025.

Severe thunderstorms through central Queensland.

Weather Situation
A humid and unstable airmass is combining with a trough to produce a line of thunderstorms moving east towards the coast.
LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Emerald, Biloela, Monto, Rolleston, Springsure and Woorabinda.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Southeast Coast district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
64 mm was recorded at Wallumbilla in the 2 hours to 7:00 pm
83 mm was recorded at Judds Rd in the hour to 11:45 pm
Cancellation for the following areas:
Southeast Coast

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 3:40 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:06 PM EST on Tuesday 25 November 2025
Valid for Tuesday 25 November 2025 to Friday 28 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central West and Channel Country
Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, North West, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
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 low to mid forties over western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

In the east maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions continue to intensify in the east and are expected to contract from western parts of the State over the coming days. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease over the weekend in the east. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Bundaberg, Charters Towers, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Mount Isa, Proserpine, Roma and Stanthorpe.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 26 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:06 PM EST on Tuesday 25 November 2025
Valid for Tuesday 25 November 2025 to Friday 28 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central West and Channel Country
Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, North West, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
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 low to mid forties over western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

In the east maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions continue to intensify in the east and are expected to contract from western parts of the State over the coming days. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease over the weekend in the east. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Bundaberg, Charters Towers, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Mount Isa, Proserpine, Roma and Stanthorpe.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 26 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:06 PM EST on Tuesday 25 November 2025
Valid for Tuesday 25 November 2025 to Friday 28 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central West and Channel Country
Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, North West, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
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 low to mid forties over western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

In the east maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions continue to intensify in the east and are expected to contract from western parts of the State over the coming days. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease over the weekend in the east. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Bundaberg, Charters Towers, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Mount Isa, Proserpine, Roma and Stanthorpe.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 26 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:06 PM EST on Tuesday 25 November 2025
Valid for Tuesday 25 November 2025 to Friday 28 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central West and Channel Country
Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, North West, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
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 low to mid forties over western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

In the east maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions continue to intensify in the east and are expected to contract from western parts of the State over the coming days. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease over the weekend in the east. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Bundaberg, Charters Towers, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Mount Isa, Proserpine, Roma and Stanthorpe.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 26 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:06 PM EST on Tuesday 25 November 2025
Valid for Tuesday 25 November 2025 to Friday 28 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central West and Channel Country
Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, North West, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
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 low to mid forties over western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

In the east maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions continue to intensify in the east and are expected to contract from western parts of the State over the coming days. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease over the weekend in the east. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Bundaberg, Charters Towers, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Mount Isa, Proserpine, Roma and Stanthorpe.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 26 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:06 PM EST on Tuesday 25 November 2025
Valid for Tuesday 25 November 2025 to Friday 28 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central West and Channel Country
Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, North West, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
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 low to mid forties over western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

In the east maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions continue to intensify in the east and are expected to contract from western parts of the State over the coming days. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease over the weekend in the east. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Bundaberg, Charters Towers, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Mount Isa, Proserpine, Roma and Stanthorpe.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 26 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:06 PM EST on Tuesday 25 November 2025
Valid for Tuesday 25 November 2025 to Friday 28 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central West and Channel Country
Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, North West, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
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 low to mid forties over western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

In the east maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions continue to intensify in the east and are expected to contract from western parts of the State over the coming days. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease over the weekend in the east. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Bundaberg, Charters Towers, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Mount Isa, Proserpine, Roma and Stanthorpe.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 26 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:06 PM EST on Tuesday 25 November 2025
Valid for Tuesday 25 November 2025 to Friday 28 November 2025

Warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central West and Channel Country
Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, North West, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.
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 low to mid forties over western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties.

In the east maximum temperatures in the mid thirties to low forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the low to mid twenties.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions continue to intensify in the east and are expected to contract from western parts of the State over the coming days. Severe heatwave conditions are expected to ease over the weekend in the east. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Bundaberg, Charters Towers, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Mount Isa, Proserpine, Roma and Stanthorpe.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 26 November 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 11:19 AM AEST on Monday 24 November 2025
Flood Warning Number: 11

RENEWED RISES AND MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BARALABA LATER THIS WEEK
A flood peak is moving down the Upper Dawson River and is nearing Gyranda Weir. This peak, in combination with forecast rainfall and storms from late Wednesday, may result in renewed river level rises and minor flooding along the Dawson River at Baralaba.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Minor flooding is possible along the Dawson River at Baralaba later this week.
No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Moura, however based on the nearby automatic gauge the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (6.00 m) and falling.
The Dawson River at Moura is likely to remain below the minor flood level (6.00 m).

No observations are currently available for the Dawson River at Baralaba, however based on the nearby automatic gauge the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (4.00 m) and falling.
Renewed river level rises and minor flooding (4.00 m) are possible along the Dawson River at Baralaba from later this week as upstream peaks arrive and in combination with forecast rainfall.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 26 November 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.35,steady,10:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,1.09,falling,9:08 am Mon 24/11/25
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.70,steady,10:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Dawson River at Taroom,2.41,falling,10:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.52,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.60,steady,10:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.43,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.36,steady,8:25 am Mon 24/11/25
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,3.12,steady,10:28 am Mon 24/11/25
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-13.78,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,11:03 am Mon 24/11/25
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-15.65,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,9:32 am Mon 24/11/25
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.52,steady,10:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Don River at Rannes,1.57,steady,10:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Dawson River at Knebworth,4.21,steady,10:48 am Mon 24/11/25
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.50,steady,11:12 am Mon 24/11/25
Comet River at The Lake,0.94,steady,10:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.31,steady,10:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.15,steady,10:23 am Mon 24/11/25
Nogoa River at Craigmore,1.48,steady,10:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-10.37,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.31,steady,8:30 am Mon 24/11/25
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.76,falling,10:19 am Mon 24/11/25
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,0.51,steady,10:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Isaac River at Yatton,0.80,steady,10:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.04,steady,10:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.23,steady,10:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,5.69,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,4.94,steady,11:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,10.53,rising,10:00 am Mon 24/11/25
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,4.74,rising,11:02 am Mon 24/11/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.