Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Ipswich, Gympie, Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Lockyer Valley, Sunshine Coast and Noosa Council Areas.
Issued at 7:24 pm Wednesday, 31 December 2025.
Slow moving thunderstorms have temporarily eased over parts of the southeast.
Warning for the following areas:
Queensland Anonymous Locale 1
Severe thunderstorms in the warning area have temporarily eased. However, the redevelopment of severe thunderstorms remains possible. The situation is being closely monitored and further detailed warnings will be issued as necessary.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Sunshine Coast,Southern Downs,Scenic Rim,Gympie ,Somerset,Lockyer Valley,Ipswich,Logan,Noosa
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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast districts.
Other warnings may be current.
The next warning is due to be issued by 8:25 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.
Forecast
Freestone (28.129°S, 152.1339°E, 510m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. The chance of fog over the Granite Belt in the early morning. Medium chance of showers over the Granite Belt, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the far E in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming E/NE 15 to 25 km/h in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching 31 to 38.
Forecast for Freestone (28.129°S, 152.1339°E, 510m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary
Minimum 17° 18° 17° 17° 18° 17° 17° Maximum 32° 28° 29° 31° 31° 30° 30° Chance of rain 50% 50% 60% 40% 90% 80% 20% Likely amount < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 5-10mm < 1mm 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 8
(km/h)12
(km/h)13
(km/h)16
(km/h)7
(km/h)10
(km/h)8
(km/h)9
(km/h)9
(km/h)10
(km/h)7
(km/h)13
(km/h)14
(km/h)19
(km/h)Wind direction ENE E ESE ESE E ENE NW N NNW N ESE ESE ESE ESE Relative humidity 63% 41% 73% 61% 73% 59% 71% 47% 71% 49% 73% 57% 69% 45% Dew point 18°C 16°C 17°C 18°C 18°C 19°C 18°C 18°C 19°C 18°C 19°C 20°C 17°C 16°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Freestone (28.129°S, 152.1339°E, 510m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 4:31am EST 4:58am EST 6:52pm EST 7:19pm EST 4:47pm EST 2:06am EST
Waxing gibbous
Full moon Jan 03 Last quarter Jan 11 New moon Jan 19 First quarter Jan 26 -
Warnings
- Severe Storm Warning - SE Queensland Ipswich, Gympie, Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Lockyer Valley, Sun Cst & Noosa Council
- Severe Storm Warning - SE Queensland Ipswich, Gympie, Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Lockyer Valley, Sun Cst & Noosa Council
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rain) North Tropical Coast & Tablelands, Herbert & Lower Burdekin, Wide Bay & Burnett & Southeast Coast
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rain) North Tropical Coast & Tablelands, Herbert & Lower Burdekin, Wide Bay & Burnett & Southeast Coast
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days