Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Heavy Rainfall
for Lockyer Valley and parts of Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs and Toowoomba Council Areas.
Issued at 7:50 am Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
Severe thunderstorm complexes producing heavy rainfall over Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and Southern Downs this morning.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:40 am, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Toowoomba, the area southwest of Toowoomba, the area northwest of Toowoomba, Mulgowie, Highfields and the area northwest of Cunninghams Gap. These thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast. They are forecast to affect the area south of Toowoomba, Rosevale, Cambooya and Helidon by 8:10 am and Gatton, Allora, Grantham, Maryvale, Cunninghams Gap and Moogerah Dam by 8:40 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Dalby
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 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 8:50 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
Lake Macdonald (26.3885°S, 152.9562°E, 98m AMSL) Lake Macdonald,QLD set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Lake Macdonald 7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely from late this morning. A thunderstorm likely from late this morning, possibly severe with damaging winds and heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding during this afternoon and evening. Winds NW 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the morning. Daytime maximum temperatures 30 to 35.
Forecast for Lake Macdonald (26.3885°S, 152.9562°E, 98m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary
Minimum 23° 22° 21° 21° 20° 19° 19° Maximum 33° 28° 31° 27° 26° 27° 27° Chance of rain 70% 80% 70% 70% 70% 60% 80% Likely amount 10-20mm 10-20mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate 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 11
(km/h)12
(km/h)6
(km/h)9
(km/h)11
(km/h)10
(km/h)26
(km/h)27
(km/h)26
(km/h)25
(km/h)25
(km/h)25
(km/h)23
(km/h)25
(km/h)Wind direction NNW NE NW ENE NW NE S SSE SE SE SSE SE SE SSE Relative humidity 69% 78% 89% 93% 80% 81% 85% 83% 76% 76% 67% 66% 71% 68% Dew point 24°C 25°C 24°C 25°C 24°C 26°C 22°C 23°C 19°C 20°C 18°C 19°C 18°C 20°C First light 4:26am 4:27am 4:27am 4:28am 4:29am 4:29am 4:30am Sunrise 4:53am 4:53am 4:54am 4:54am 4:55am 4:55am 4:56am Sunset 6:41pm 6:41pm 6:42pm 6:42pm 6:42pm 6:43pm 6:43pm Last light 7:07pm 7:07pm 7:08pm 7:08pm 7:09pm 7:09pm 7:09pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Lake Macdonald (26.3885°S, 152.9562°E, 98m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 4:26am EST 4:53am EST 6:41pm EST 7:07pm EST 7:18am EST 9:14pm EST
Waxing crescent
First quarter Dec 28 Full moon Jan 03 Last quarter Jan 11 New moon Jan 19 Lake Macdonald sun & moon times
TuesdayFirst light4:26am
ESTSunrise4:53am
ESTSunset6:41pm
ESTLast light7:07pm
ESTMoon phase
Next OccurrenceMoon riseTue
7:18am
ESTMoon setTue
9:14pm
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
Tue 7:50am UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDTue 7:50am UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Heavy Rainfall
for Lockyer Valley and parts of Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs and Toowoomba Council Areas.
Issued at 7:50 am Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
Severe thunderstorm complexes producing heavy rainfall over Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and Southern Downs this morning.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:40 am, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Toowoomba, the area southwest of Toowoomba, the area northwest of Toowoomba, Mulgowie, Highfields and the area northwest of Cunninghams Gap. These thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast. They are forecast to affect the area south of Toowoomba, Rosevale, Cambooya and Helidon by 8:10 am and Gatton, Allora, Grantham, Maryvale, Cunninghams Gap and Moogerah Dam by 8:40 am.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Dalby
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 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 8:50 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 7:44am UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.
Issued at 7:44 am Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
Severe thunderstorms continuing over southeast Queensland this morning.
Weather Situation
A cold front combines with humid and unstable atmospheric conditions to promote severe thunderstorms.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
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 in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Gatton, Boonah, Laidley, Lowood and Oakey.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
58 MM WAS RECORDED AT MARION DOWNS IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 10:13 PM.
69 mm was recorded at Giligulgul in the 1 hour to 3:30 am.
44.0 mm was recorded at Yangan (Swan Creek) in the 30 minutes to 12:00 am.
75.6 mm was recorded at Georgetown Airport in the 1 hour to 10:33 pm.
73 mm was recorded at Roxborough Downs in the 3 hours to 10:00 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields,Central West,North West,Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders
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 10:45 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 7:44am UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.
Issued at 7:44 am Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
Severe thunderstorms continuing over southeast Queensland this morning.
Weather Situation
A cold front combines with humid and unstable atmospheric conditions to promote severe thunderstorms.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
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 in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Gatton, Boonah, Laidley, Lowood and Oakey.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
58 MM WAS RECORDED AT MARION DOWNS IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 10:13 PM.
69 mm was recorded at Giligulgul in the 1 hour to 3:30 am.
44.0 mm was recorded at Yangan (Swan Creek) in the 30 minutes to 12:00 am.
75.6 mm was recorded at Georgetown Airport in the 1 hour to 10:33 pm.
73 mm was recorded at Roxborough Downs in the 3 hours to 10:00 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields,Central West,North West,Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders
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 10:45 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.Mon 2:42pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:42 PM EST on Monday 22 December 2025
Valid for Monday 22 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
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 mid to high thirties, as high as low forties in western inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to mid twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions are reaching a peak and should begin to ease through the early part of this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Caloundra, Goondiwindi, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Stanthorpe and Warwick.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025Mon 2:42pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:42 PM EST on Monday 22 December 2025
Valid for Monday 22 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
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 mid to high thirties, as high as low forties in western inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to mid twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions are reaching a peak and should begin to ease through the early part of this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Caloundra, Goondiwindi, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Stanthorpe and Warwick.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025Mon 2:42pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:42 PM EST on Monday 22 December 2025
Valid for Monday 22 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
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 mid to high thirties, as high as low forties in western inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to mid twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions are reaching a peak and should begin to ease through the early part of this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Caloundra, Goondiwindi, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Stanthorpe and Warwick.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025Mon 2:42pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:42 PM EST on Monday 22 December 2025
Valid for Monday 22 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
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 mid to high thirties, as high as low forties in western inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to mid twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions are reaching a peak and should begin to ease through the early part of this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Caloundra, Goondiwindi, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Stanthorpe and Warwick.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025Mon 2:42pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:42 PM EST on Monday 22 December 2025
Valid for Monday 22 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
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 mid to high thirties, as high as low forties in western inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to mid twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions are reaching a peak and should begin to ease through the early part of this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Caloundra, Goondiwindi, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Stanthorpe and Warwick.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025Mon 2:42pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:42 PM EST on Monday 22 December 2025
Valid for Monday 22 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
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 mid to high thirties, as high as low forties in western inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to mid twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions are reaching a peak and should begin to ease through the early part of this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Caloundra, Goondiwindi, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Stanthorpe and Warwick.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025Mon 2:42pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:42 PM EST on Monday 22 December 2025
Valid for Monday 22 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
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 mid to high thirties, as high as low forties in western inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to mid twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions are reaching a peak and should begin to ease through the early part of this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Caloundra, Goondiwindi, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Stanthorpe and Warwick.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025Mon 2:42pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:42 PM EST on Monday 22 December 2025
Valid for Monday 22 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
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 mid to high thirties, as high as low forties in western inland parts, with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to mid twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions are reaching a peak and should begin to ease through the early part of this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Caloundra, Goondiwindi, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Stanthorpe and Warwick.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone°- Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland (Heavy Rain) Lockyer Valley & Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs & Toowoomba Council
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Temperature for next 7 days
0 Tuesday Tuesday 33 1 Wednesday Wednesday 28 2 Thursday Thursday 31 3 Friday Friday 27 4 Saturday Saturday 26 5 Sunday Sunday 27 6 Monday Monday 27 7 Monday Monday 27 -
Rain for next 7 days
0 Tuesday Tuesday 20 1 Wednesday Wednesday 20 2 Thursday Thursday 10 3 Friday Friday 5 4 Saturday Saturday 5 5 Sunday Sunday 5 6 Monday Monday 10 7 Monday Monday 10