Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Damaging Winds, Heavy Rainfall And Large Hailstones
for Logan and parts of Ipswich, Somerset, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Redland City, Brisbane City, Moreton Bay, Gympie, Scenic Rim and Western Downs Council Areas.
Issued at 7:23 pm Wednesday, 24 December 2025.
Severe thunderstorms continuing in the Darling Downs, Scenic Rim, Toowoomba, and developing over the Western Downs and Burnett region.
DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Ipswich, Gympie, Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Western Downs, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Redland City, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:10 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones were detected near Jimboomba, Bundamba Lagoon, Redbank Plains, the ranges north of Jandowae and the area west of Toogoolawah. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north to northeast. They are forecast to affect Logan Central, the area northwest of Kingaroy and Logan Village by 7:40 pm and Brisbane CBD, Proston and Mount Cotton by 8:10 pm.
60.mm was recorded at Jimna in the 30 minutes to 2:55pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Cherbourg,Lockyer Valley
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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt 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
Hervey Bay (25.2905°S, 152.8562°E, 20m AMSL) Hervey Bay,QLD set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Hervey Bay 7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of rain, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 22 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
Forecast for Hervey Bay (25.2905°S, 152.8562°E, 20m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary 
Minimum 22° 21° 21° 20° 20° 19° 19° Maximum 28° 29° 29° 29° 28° 29° 30° Chance of rain 90% 60% 50% 50% 40% 60% 40% Likely amount 10-20mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - 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 19
(km/h)19
(km/h)21
(km/h)22
(km/h)29
(km/h)27
(km/h)27
(km/h)28
(km/h)28
(km/h)31
(km/h)22
(km/h)24
(km/h)13
(km/h)18
(km/h)Wind direction NNW N S SE SE SE SE SE SSE SSE SSE SE SE ENE Relative humidity 82% 85% 80% 74% 66% 65% 63% 59% 60% 53% 56% 51% 58% 50% Dew point 23°C 24°C 22°C 22°C 20°C 20°C 19°C 18°C 18°C 16°C 17°C 16°C 18°C 17°C First light 4:31am 4:31am 4:32am 4:33am 4:33am 4:34am 4:34am Sunrise 4:57am 4:57am 4:58am 4:58am 4:59am 5:00am 5:00am Sunset 6:40pm 6:40pm 6:41pm 6:41pm 6:41pm 6:42pm 6:42pm Last light 7:06pm 7:06pm 7:06pm 7:07pm 7:07pm 7:08pm 7:08pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Hervey Bay (25.2905°S, 152.8562°E, 20m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 4:31am EST 4:57am EST 6:40pm EST 7:06pm EST 9:16am EST 10:21pm EST 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Dec 28 Full moon Jan 03 Last quarter Jan 11 New moon Jan 19 Hervey Bay sun & moon times
ThursdayFirst light4:31am
ESTSunrise4:57am
ESTSunset6:40pm
ESTLast light7:06pm
ESTMoon phase
Next OccurrenceMoon riseThu
9:16am
ESTMoon setThu
10:21pm
ESTFirst quarterFirst quarter Sun
Dec 28
Full moonFull moon Sat
Jan 03
Last quarterLast quarter Sun
Jan 11
New moonNew moon Mon
Jan 19
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Warnings
Weather Warnings
Wed 7:23pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDWed 7:23pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Damaging Winds, Heavy Rainfall And Large Hailstones
for Logan and parts of Ipswich, Somerset, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Redland City, Brisbane City, Moreton Bay, Gympie, Scenic Rim and Western Downs Council Areas.
Issued at 7:23 pm Wednesday, 24 December 2025.
Severe thunderstorms continuing in the Darling Downs, Scenic Rim, Toowoomba, and developing over the Western Downs and Burnett region.
DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Ipswich, Gympie, Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Western Downs, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Redland City, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:10 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones were detected near Jimboomba, Bundamba Lagoon, Redbank Plains, the ranges north of Jandowae and the area west of Toogoolawah. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north to northeast. They are forecast to affect Logan Central, the area northwest of Kingaroy and Logan Village by 7:40 pm and Brisbane CBD, Proston and Mount Cotton by 8:10 pm.
60.mm was recorded at Jimna in the 30 minutes to 2:55pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Cherbourg,Lockyer Valley
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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt 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.Wed 7:12pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall, Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones
for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.
Issued at 7:12 pm Wednesday, 24 December 2025.
Severe storms continue in the southeast and also the Central Highlands this afternoon.
Weather Situation
A very moist atmosphere is in place over most of the state extending from a low pressure system and developing monsoon in place over the Northern Territory. Slow moving severe thunderstorms have developed in this moist and unstable environment and are likely to persist throughout the afternoon and into the evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia districts. Locations which may be affected include Moranbah, Pentland, Dysart, Nebo and Torrens Creek.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Brisbane, Kingaroy, Ipswich, Redcliffe, Gatton and Jimboomba.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Maranoa and Warrego district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
60.mm was recorded at Jimna in the 30 minutes to 2:55pm.
55.4 mm was recorded at Billaboo in the 1 hour to 2:30pm.
78.0 mm was recorded at Cedar Vale (Central Queensland) in the 2 hours to 1:58 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Maranoa and Warrego
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 10:15 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.Wed 7:12pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall, Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones
for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.
Issued at 7:12 pm Wednesday, 24 December 2025.
Severe storms continue in the southeast and also the Central Highlands this afternoon.
Weather Situation
A very moist atmosphere is in place over most of the state extending from a low pressure system and developing monsoon in place over the Northern Territory. Slow moving severe thunderstorms have developed in this moist and unstable environment and are likely to persist throughout the afternoon and into the evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia districts. Locations which may be affected include Moranbah, Pentland, Dysart, Nebo and Torrens Creek.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Brisbane, Kingaroy, Ipswich, Redcliffe, Gatton and Jimboomba.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Maranoa and Warrego district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
60.mm was recorded at Jimna in the 30 minutes to 2:55pm.
55.4 mm was recorded at Billaboo in the 1 hour to 2:30pm.
78.0 mm was recorded at Cedar Vale (Central Queensland) in the 2 hours to 1:58 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Maranoa and Warrego
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 10:15 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.Wed 1:54pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland
Issued at 01:54 PM EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025
Valid for Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Saturday 27 December 2025
Cancellation for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.
Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.
No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.Wed 1:54pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland
Issued at 01:54 PM EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025
Valid for Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Saturday 27 December 2025
Cancellation for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.
Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.
No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.Wed 1:54pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland
Issued at 01:54 PM EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025
Valid for Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Saturday 27 December 2025
Cancellation for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.
Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.
No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.Wed 1:54pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland
Issued at 01:54 PM EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025
Valid for Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Saturday 27 December 2025
Cancellation for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.
Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.
No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.Wed 1:54pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland
Issued at 01:54 PM EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025
Valid for Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Saturday 27 December 2025
Cancellation for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.
Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.
No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.Wed 1:54pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland
Issued at 01:54 PM EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025
Valid for Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Saturday 27 December 2025
Cancellation for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.
Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.
No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.Wed 1:54pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland
Issued at 01:54 PM EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025
Valid for Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Saturday 27 December 2025
Cancellation for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.
Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.
No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.Wed 1:54pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland
Issued at 01:54 PM EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025
Valid for Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Saturday 27 December 2025
Cancellation for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.
Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.
No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone°- Severe Storm Warning - SE Queensland (Winds, Rain & Hail) Logan & Ipswich, Somerset, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Redland City, Bris City
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Temperature for next 7 days
0 Thursday Thursday 28 1 Friday Friday 29 2 Saturday Saturday 29 3 Sunday Sunday 29 4 Monday Monday 28 5 Tuesday Tuesday 29 6 Wednesday Wednesday 30 7 Wednesday Wednesday 30 -
Rain for next 7 days
0 Thursday Thursday 20 1 Friday Friday 5 2 Saturday Saturday 0 3 Sunday Sunday 0 4 Monday Monday 0 5 Tuesday Tuesday 0 6 Wednesday Wednesday 0 7 Wednesday Wednesday 0
