Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall
for parts of Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.
Issued at 2:24 am Wednesday, 24 December 2025.
ISOLATED HEAVY TO INTENSE RAINFALL NEAR GLADSTONE.
Weather Situation
Persistent slow-moving thunderstorms are continuing within a very moist airmass.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett districts. Locations which may be affected include Seventeen Seventy.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett districts. Locations which may be affected include Gladstone, Calliope, Miriam Vale and Seventeen Seventy.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Observations from 23 December:
104mm was recorded at Torbanlea in the 2 hours to 10:30pm.
55mm was recorded at Julia Creek Airport in the 30 minutes to 7:15pm.
54mm was recorded at Lake Cooroibah in the 30 minutes to 6:41pm.
51mm was recorded at Mt Tabor (Carnarvon National Park) in the 1 hour to 3:06pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders
Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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 5:25 am.
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
Inverlaw (26.5948°S, 151.7663°E, 433m AMSL) Inverlaw,QLD set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Inverlaw 7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. A thunderstorm likely, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to the low 20s with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
Forecast for Inverlaw (26.5948°S, 151.7663°E, 433m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 20° 19° 18° 17° 16° 14° 12° Maximum 28° 30° 26° 24° 25° 25° 27° Chance of rain 70% 60% 50% 50% 20% 20% 5% Likely amount 10-20mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating 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 9
(km/h)8
(km/h)14
(km/h)10
(km/h)20
(km/h)20
(km/h)23
(km/h)23
(km/h)22
(km/h)22
(km/h)24
(km/h)22
(km/h)18
(km/h)18
(km/h)Wind direction WNW NE W WNW ESE ESE ESE ESE ESE ESE SE SE SE SE Relative humidity 83% 77% 79% 54% 82% 65% 80% 68% 75% 55% 66% 49% 63% 42% Dew point 22°C 23°C 21°C 18°C 18°C 18°C 17°C 16°C 16°C 14°C 14°C 13°C 13°C 12°C First light 4:31am 4:32am 4:32am 4:33am 4:34am 4:34am 4:35am Sunrise 4:58am 4:58am 4:59am 4:59am 5:00am 5:00am 5:01am Sunset 6:46pm 6:47pm 6:47pm 6:47pm 6:48pm 6:48pm 6:49pm Last light 7:12pm 7:13pm 7:13pm 7:14pm 7:14pm 7:14pm 7:15pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Inverlaw (26.5948°S, 151.7663°E, 433m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 4:31am EST 4:58am EST 6:46pm EST 7:12pm EST 8:21am EST 9:54pm EST 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Dec 28 Full moon Jan 03 Last quarter Jan 11 New moon Jan 19 Inverlaw sun & moon times
WednesdayFirst light4:31am
ESTSunrise4:58am
ESTSunset6:46pm
ESTLast light7:12pm
ESTMoon phase
Next OccurrenceMoon riseWed
8:21am
ESTMoon setWed
9:54pm
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 2:24am UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDWed 2:24am UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall
for parts of Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.
Issued at 2:24 am Wednesday, 24 December 2025.
ISOLATED HEAVY TO INTENSE RAINFALL NEAR GLADSTONE.
Weather Situation
Persistent slow-moving thunderstorms are continuing within a very moist airmass.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett districts. Locations which may be affected include Seventeen Seventy.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett districts. Locations which may be affected include Gladstone, Calliope, Miriam Vale and Seventeen Seventy.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Observations from 23 December:
104mm was recorded at Torbanlea in the 2 hours to 10:30pm.
55mm was recorded at Julia Creek Airport in the 30 minutes to 7:15pm.
54mm was recorded at Lake Cooroibah in the 30 minutes to 6:41pm.
51mm was recorded at Mt Tabor (Carnarvon National Park) in the 1 hour to 3:06pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders
Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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 5:25 am.
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.Tue 2:33pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian 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 2025Tue 2:33pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian 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 2025Tue 2:33pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian 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 2025Tue 2:33pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian 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 2025Tue 2:33pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian 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 2025Tue 2:33pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian 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 2025Tue 2:33pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian 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 2025Tue 2:33pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian 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 2025For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone°- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall) for parts of Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall) for parts of Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett
- Heatwave Warning Queensland
- Heatwave Warning Queensland
- Heatwave Warning Queensland
- Heatwave Warning Queensland
- Heatwave Warning Queensland
- Heatwave Warning Queensland
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days
0 Wednesday Wednesday 20 1 Thursday Thursday 5 2 Friday Friday 5 3 Saturday Saturday 0 4 Sunday Sunday 0 5 Monday Monday 0 6 Tuesday Tuesday 0 7 Tuesday Tuesday 0
