Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall
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 7:56 pm Wednesday, 24 December 2025.
THUNDERSTORM WITH INTENSE RAINFALL APPROACHING PROSTON.
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, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL 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
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 Wide Bay and Burnett district. Locations which may be affected include Cherbourg, Wondai and Murgon.
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, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Brisbane, Kingaroy, Ipswich, Moranbah, Redcliffe, Cleveland, Lowood, Nanango and Caboolture.
57 mm was recorded at Diamondy Al in the 30 mintues to 7:27 pm.
74.5 mm was recorded at Fitzroy Development Rd in the 1 hour to 6:25 pm.
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.
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 11:00 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
Lower Wonga (26.0919°S, 152.4922°E, 89m AMSL) Lower Wonga,QLD set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Lower Wonga 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 Lower Wonga (26.0919°S, 152.4922°E, 89m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary 
Minimum 21° 20° 19° 18° 17° 15° 15° Maximum 29° 27° 26° 26° 26° 28° 31° Chance of rain 80% 60% 50% 60% 30% 30% 30% Likely amount 5-10mm 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 9
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(km/h)14
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(km/h)11
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(km/h)3
(km/h)9
(km/h)Wind direction NW NNW SSE ESE SE SE SE ESE SSE SE SSE ESE NNE E Relative humidity 84% 84% 81% 71% 77% 71% 72% 63% 69% 54% 63% 50% 61% 42% Dew point 24°C 24°C 21°C 20°C 19°C 19°C 18°C 17°C 17°C 15°C 16°C 15°C 16°C 16°C First light 4:30am 4:30am 4:31am 4:31am 4:32am 4:33am 4:33am Sunrise 4:56am 4:56am 4:57am 4:57am 4:58am 4:59am 4:59am Sunset 6:43pm 6:43pm 6:43pm 6:44pm 6:44pm 6:45pm 6:45pm Last light 7:09pm 7:09pm 7:10pm 7:10pm 7:10pm 7:11pm 7:11pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Lower Wonga (26.0919°S, 152.4922°E, 89m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 4:30am EST 4:56am EST 6:43pm EST 7:09pm EST 9:16am EST 10:23pm EST 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Dec 28 Full moon Jan 03 Last quarter Jan 11 New moon Jan 19 Lower Wonga sun & moon times
ThursdayFirst light4:30am
ESTSunrise4:56am
ESTSunset6:43pm
ESTLast light7:09pm
ESTMoon phase
Next OccurrenceMoon riseThu
9:16am
ESTMoon setThu
10:23pm
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 7:56pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDWed 7:56pm 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 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 7:56 pm Wednesday, 24 December 2025.
THUNDERSTORM WITH INTENSE RAINFALL APPROACHING PROSTON.
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, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL 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
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 Wide Bay and Burnett district. Locations which may be affected include Cherbourg, Wondai and Murgon.
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, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Brisbane, Kingaroy, Ipswich, Moranbah, Redcliffe, Cleveland, Lowood, Nanango and Caboolture.
57 mm was recorded at Diamondy Al in the 30 mintues to 7:27 pm.
74.5 mm was recorded at Fitzroy Development Rd in the 1 hour to 6:25 pm.
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.
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 11:00 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 7:48pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Intense Rainfall
for Cherbourg and parts of Ipswich, Logan, Somerset, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Brisbane City and Redland City Council Areas.
Issued at 7:48 pm Wednesday, 24 December 2025.
Severe thunderstorms continuing in the Darling Downs, Scenic Rim, Toowoomba, and developing over the Western Downs and Burnett region.
INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Cherbourg, Ipswich, Logan, Somerset, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Redland City and Brisbane City
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:35 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding was detected near the area northwest of Kingaroy. This thunderstorm is moving towards the north. It is forecast to affect the area north of Kingaroy and the area south of Lake Boondooma by 8:05 pm and Proston, Wondai and Murgon by 8:35 pm.
Other severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Greenbank and Wacol. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect Brisbane CBD, Woodridge and Sunnybank Hills by 8:05 pm and Slacks Creek, Tingalpa Reservoir and Manly by 8:35 pm.
60.mm was recorded at Jimna in the 30 minutes to 2:55pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Scenic Rim,Gympie ,Lockyer Valley
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.
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 8:50 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 7:48pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Intense Rainfall
for Cherbourg and parts of Ipswich, Logan, Somerset, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Brisbane City and Redland City Council Areas.
Issued at 7:48 pm Wednesday, 24 December 2025.
Severe thunderstorms continuing in the Darling Downs, Scenic Rim, Toowoomba, and developing over the Western Downs and Burnett region.
INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Cherbourg, Ipswich, Logan, Somerset, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Redland City and Brisbane City
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:35 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding was detected near the area northwest of Kingaroy. This thunderstorm is moving towards the north. It is forecast to affect the area north of Kingaroy and the area south of Lake Boondooma by 8:05 pm and Proston, Wondai and Murgon by 8:35 pm.
Other severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Greenbank and Wacol. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect Brisbane CBD, Woodridge and Sunnybank Hills by 8:05 pm and Slacks Creek, Tingalpa Reservoir and Manly by 8:35 pm.
60.mm was recorded at Jimna in the 30 minutes to 2:55pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Scenic Rim,Gympie ,Lockyer Valley
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.
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 8:50 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 (, Intense Rain) Nthn Goldfields & UFlinders, Herbert & Herb/L Burdekin, C Cst & Whitsundays, C Highlands & Coalfields
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Temperature for next 7 days
0 Thursday Thursday 29 1 Friday Friday 27 2 Saturday Saturday 26 3 Sunday Sunday 26 4 Monday Monday 26 5 Tuesday Tuesday 28 6 Wednesday Wednesday 31 7 Wednesday Wednesday 31 -
Rain for next 7 days
0 Thursday Thursday 10 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
