Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 03:00 AM EST on Tuesday 16 December 2025
for the period until midnight EST Wednesday 17 December 2025

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 16 December
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sunshine Coast Waters, Moreton Bay and Gold Coast Waters

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 17 December
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Capricornia Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 9:00 am EST Tuesday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Intense Rainfall

for parts of Toowoomba and Western Downs Council Areas.

Issued at 1:50 am Tuesday, 16 December 2025.

Heavy to intense rainfall with slow moving storms west of Toowoomba.

INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Western Downs and Toowoomba
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:40 am, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding was detected near Pittsworth and Kincora. This thunderstorm is slow moving. It is forecast to affect the area west of Toowoomba by 2:10 am and Bowenville and the area east of Dalby by 2:40 am.
89mm was recorded at Centenary Bridge in the 2 hours to 01:30 am.

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 Darling Downs and Granite Belt district.

The next warning is due to be issued by 2:50 am.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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 Intense Rainfall

for parts of Toowoomba and Western Downs Council Areas.

Issued at 1:50 am Tuesday, 16 December 2025.

Heavy to intense rainfall with slow moving storms west of Toowoomba.

INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas:
Western Downs and Toowoomba
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:40 am, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding was detected near Pittsworth and Kincora. This thunderstorm is slow moving. It is forecast to affect the area west of Toowoomba by 2:10 am and Bowenville and the area east of Dalby by 2:40 am.
89mm was recorded at Centenary Bridge in the 2 hours to 01:30 am.

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 Darling Downs and Granite Belt district.

The next warning is due to be issued by 2:50 am.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.