Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Wide Bay and Burnett, Southeast Coast and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:28 pm Wednesday, 31 December 2025.

Slow moving severe thunderstorms in the southeast

Weather Situation
A surface trough is combining with a warm and humid environment to produce slow moving severe thunderstorms in the southeast.
LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Ipswich, Jimboomba, Kilcoy, Lowood, Boonah and Beaudesert.

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 8:30 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 Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Wide Bay and Burnett, Southeast Coast and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:28 pm Wednesday, 31 December 2025.

Slow moving severe thunderstorms in the southeast

Weather Situation
A surface trough is combining with a warm and humid environment to produce slow moving severe thunderstorms in the southeast.
LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Ipswich, Jimboomba, Kilcoy, Lowood, Boonah and Beaudesert.

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 8:30 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.