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, North West, Central West, Channel Country, Southeast Coast and Gulf Country Forecast Districts.
Issued at 2:00 am Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
Severe thunderstorms continuing over the interior this morning.
Weather Situation
A cold front combines with humid and unstable atmospheric conditions to promote severe thunderstorms.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country and Southeast Coast
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include the area east of Warwick.
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 Georgetown, Gregory Springs, Boonah, Stonehenge, Forsayth, Einasleigh, Glenormiston, Lyndhurst Station and Brighton Downs.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Darling Downs and Granite Belt district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
58 MM WAS RECORDED AT MARION DOWNS IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 10:13 PM.
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:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt
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 5:00 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
Miles (26.6581°S, 150.1846°E, 299m AMSL) Miles,QLD set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Miles 7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. A thunderstorm likely. Thunderstorms possibly severe with damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding in the afternoon and evening. Winds N/NW 15 to 20 km/h tending NW/SW in the morning then becoming light in the late afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures 30 to 35.
Forecast for Miles (26.6581°S, 150.1846°E, 299m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
Minimum 25° 23° 22° 21° 19° 18° 17° Maximum 33° 31° 35° 33° 30° 32° 32° Chance of rain 90% 70% 40% 30% 40% 40% 5% Likely amount 5-10mm 5-10mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate High High High - - - 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 10
(km/h)12
(km/h)7
(km/h)7
(km/h)7
(km/h)13
(km/h)11
(km/h)14
(km/h)18
(km/h)20
(km/h)18
(km/h)20
(km/h)15
(km/h)20
(km/h)Wind direction NW SW NW NW WNW WSW E ESE E E E ESE ESE ESE Relative humidity 62% 53% 71% 57% 64% 28% 63% 37% 63% 41% 59% 40% 53% 27% Dew point 22°C 20°C 22°C 21°C 21°C 13°C 19°C 15°C 17°C 15°C 16°C 16°C 14°C 10°C First light 4:37am 4:38am 4:38am 4:39am 4:39am 4:40am 4:41am Sunrise 5:03am 5:04am 5:05am 5:05am 5:06am 5:06am 5:07am Sunset 6:53pm 6:53pm 6:54pm 6:54pm 6:54pm 6:55pm 6:55pm Last light 7:19pm 7:19pm 7:20pm 7:20pm 7:21pm 7:21pm 7:21pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Miles (26.6581°S, 150.1846°E, 299m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 4:37am EST 5:03am EST 6:53pm EST 7:19pm EST 7:29am EST 9:26pm EST 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Dec 28 Full moon Jan 03 Last quarter Jan 11 New moon Jan 19 Miles sun & moon times
TuesdayFirst light4:37am
ESTSunrise5:03am
ESTSunset6:53pm
ESTLast light7:19pm
ESTMoon phase
Next OccurrenceMoon riseTue
7:29am
ESTMoon setTue
9:26pm
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 2:01am UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDTue 2:01am 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, North West, Central West, Channel Country, Southeast Coast and Gulf Country Forecast Districts.
Issued at 2:00 am Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
Severe thunderstorms continuing over the interior this morning.
Weather Situation
A cold front combines with humid and unstable atmospheric conditions to promote severe thunderstorms.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country and Southeast Coast
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include the area east of Warwick.
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 Georgetown, Gregory Springs, Boonah, Stonehenge, Forsayth, Einasleigh, Glenormiston, Lyndhurst Station and Brighton Downs.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Darling Downs and Granite Belt district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
58 MM WAS RECORDED AT MARION DOWNS IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 10:13 PM.
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:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt
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 5:00 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 (Heavy, Locally Intense Rain) Northern Goldfields & Upper Flinders, NW, CW, Ch Country, SE Coast & G Country
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Temperature for next 7 days
0 Tuesday Tuesday 33 1 Wednesday Wednesday 31 2 Thursday Thursday 35 3 Friday Friday 33 4 Saturday Saturday 30 5 Sunday Sunday 32 6 Monday Monday 32 7 Monday Monday 32 -
Rain for next 7 days
0 Tuesday Tuesday 10 1 Wednesday Wednesday 10 2 Thursday Thursday 0 3 Friday Friday 5 4 Saturday Saturday 0 5 Sunday Sunday 5 6 Monday Monday 0 7 Monday Monday 0
