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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland

for Somerset, Scenic Rim, South Burnett, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 2:52 pm Thursday, 25 December 2025.

Warning for the following areas:
Queensland Anonymous Locale 1
Severe thunderstorms in the warning area have temporarily eased. However, the redevelopment of severe thunderstorms remains possible. The situation is being closely monitored and further detailed warnings will be issued as necessary.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Sunshine Coast,Gold Coast,South Burnett,Scenic Rim,Somerset,Moreton Bay

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 3:55 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland

for Somerset, Scenic Rim, South Burnett, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 2:52 pm Thursday, 25 December 2025.

Warning for the following areas:
Queensland Anonymous Locale 1
Severe thunderstorms in the warning area have temporarily eased. However, the redevelopment of severe thunderstorms remains possible. The situation is being closely monitored and further detailed warnings will be issued as necessary.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Sunshine Coast,Gold Coast,South Burnett,Scenic Rim,Somerset,Moreton Bay

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 3:55 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall, Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:17 pm Thursday, 25 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing across the state.

Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms are continuing across broad parts of the state in a very moist airmass.
HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, 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 Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Gympie, Emerald, Kingaroy, Biloela, Carnarvon National Park and Woorabinda.
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 Southeast Coast district. Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, Coolangatta, Beaudesert, Mount Tamborine and Springbrook.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North West district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
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.
68 mm was recorded at Sardine Creek in the 1 hour to 11:24 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.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North West

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 5:20 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall, Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:17 pm Thursday, 25 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing across the state.

Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms are continuing across broad parts of the state in a very moist airmass.
HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, 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 Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Gympie, Emerald, Kingaroy, Biloela, Carnarvon National Park and Woorabinda.
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 Southeast Coast district. Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, Coolangatta, Beaudesert, Mount Tamborine and Springbrook.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North West district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
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.
68 mm was recorded at Sardine Creek in the 1 hour to 11:24 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.
Cancellation for the following areas:
North West

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 5:20 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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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.

Australian 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.

Australian 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.

Australian 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.

Australian 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.

Australian 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.

Australian 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.

Australian 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.