Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.
Issued at 9:58 am Thursday, 25 December 2025.
Heavy rainfall continuing about the central Queensland coast and in the central interior.
Weather Situation
Slow moving severe thunderstorms are occurring in a moist and unstable environment this morning through central eastern and central interior parts of Queensland.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Maranoa and Warrego
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 Blackall, Tambo, Calliope and Miriam Vale.
117.5 mm WAS RECORDED AT CANIA DAM IN THE 3 HOURS TO 5:48 AM.
119.0 mm WAS RECORDED AT BLUE HILLS IN THE 6 HOURS TO 7:59 AM.
85.0 mm was recorded at Caniaview the 3 hours to 5:42 am.
52 mm was recorded at Ravensbourne in 1 hour to 9:45 am.
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 1:00 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
Marshlands (26.156°S, 151.7505°E, 250m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of rain, becoming less likely in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
Forecast for Marshlands (26.156°S, 151.7505°E, 250m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary 
Minimum 19° 18° 16° 15° 13° 12° 13° Maximum 29° 28° 24° 25° 26° 28° 31° Chance of rain 70% 60% 50% 50% 5% 5% 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 19
(km/h)10
(km/h)17
(km/h)13
(km/h)21
(km/h)19
(km/h)17
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(km/h)20
(km/h)19
(km/h)14
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(km/h)11
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(km/h)Wind direction NW NW SE SE ESE ESE ESE ESE SE SE SE SE N NNE Relative humidity 87% 70% 82% 54% 78% 67% 73% 58% 67% 43% 62% 39% 62% 35% Dew point 22°C 21°C 19°C 17°C 16°C 16°C 16°C 15°C 14°C 12°C 13°C 12°C 15°C 13°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Marshlands (26.156°S, 151.7505°E, 250m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 4:32am EST 4:58am EST 6:47pm EST 7:13pm EST 9:19am EST 10:26pm EST 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Dec 28 Full moon Jan 03 Last quarter Jan 11 New moon Jan 19 -
Warnings
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rain) Central Highlands & Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay & Burnett & Maranoa & Warrego
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rain) Central Highlands & Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay & Burnett & Maranoa & Warrego
- Initial Moderate Flood Warning For Baffle Creek And Minor Flood Warning For The Kolan River
- Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland Queensland
- Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland Queensland
- Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland Queensland
- Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland Queensland
- Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland Queensland
- Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland Queensland
- Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland Queensland
- Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland Queensland
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