Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for Wide Bay and Burnett and parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:29 pm Tuesday, 23 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms with isolated heavy falls over the southeast this afternoon and evening.

Weather Situation
Slow-moving thunderstorms are continuing within a very moist and unstable airmass along a surface trough in the southeast.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
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 Maroochydore, Gympie, Kingaroy, Noosa Heads, Cherbourg and Taroom.
51mm was recorded at Mt Tabor (Carnarvon National Park) in the 1 hour to 3:06 pm.

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 7:30 pm.
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 Wide Bay and Burnett and parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:29 pm Tuesday, 23 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms with isolated heavy falls over the southeast this afternoon and evening.

Weather Situation
Slow-moving thunderstorms are continuing within a very moist and unstable airmass along a surface trough in the southeast.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
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 Maroochydore, Gympie, Kingaroy, Noosa Heads, Cherbourg and Taroom.
51mm was recorded at Mt Tabor (Carnarvon National Park) in the 1 hour to 3:06 pm.

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 7:30 pm.
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

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:33 PM EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Safety Advice:
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 high twenties to low thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have reached a peak and should ease over the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Gympie, Gold Coast, Gatton, Ipswich, Kingaroy and Maroochydore.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:33 PM EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Safety Advice:
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 high twenties to low thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have reached a peak and should ease over the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Gympie, Gold Coast, Gatton, Ipswich, Kingaroy and Maroochydore.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:33 PM EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Safety Advice:
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 high twenties to low thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have reached a peak and should ease over the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Gympie, Gold Coast, Gatton, Ipswich, Kingaroy and Maroochydore.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:33 PM EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Safety Advice:
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 high twenties to low thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have reached a peak and should ease over the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Gympie, Gold Coast, Gatton, Ipswich, Kingaroy and Maroochydore.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:33 PM EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Safety Advice:
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 high twenties to low thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have reached a peak and should ease over the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Gympie, Gold Coast, Gatton, Ipswich, Kingaroy and Maroochydore.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:33 PM EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Safety Advice:
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 high twenties to low thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have reached a peak and should ease over the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Gympie, Gold Coast, Gatton, Ipswich, Kingaroy and Maroochydore.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:33 PM EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Safety Advice:
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 high twenties to low thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have reached a peak and should ease over the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Gympie, Gold Coast, Gatton, Ipswich, Kingaroy and Maroochydore.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:33 PM EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025

Warning for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Safety Advice:
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 high twenties to low thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.

Severe heatwave conditions have reached a peak and should ease over the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Gympie, Gold Coast, Gatton, Ipswich, Kingaroy and Maroochydore.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025