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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:54 pm Saturday, 27 December 2025.

Heavy rainfall has eased over the northeast coast this evening.

Weather Situation
A trough combined with a very humid airmass continues to generate moderate shower activity over parts of the North Tropical Coast and Herbert and Lower Burdekin this evening. Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding is no longer expected in the near term, but will continue to be monitored overnight.

Warnings for Saturday 27 December

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin
This warning is now cancelled.
91 MM WAS RECORDED AT WALLAMAN ALERT IN THE 1 HOUR TO 8:40 PM.
145 mm was recorded at Cardwell Gap in the 3 hours to 11:24 pm.
74 mm was recorded at Nash's Crossing Alert in the 1 hour to 9:20 pm.
Separate Flood Watches and/or Warnings are current at the time of issue.

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.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:54 pm Saturday, 27 December 2025.

Heavy rainfall has eased over the northeast coast this evening.

Weather Situation
A trough combined with a very humid airmass continues to generate moderate shower activity over parts of the North Tropical Coast and Herbert and Lower Burdekin this evening. Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding is no longer expected in the near term, but will continue to be monitored overnight.

Warnings for Saturday 27 December

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin
This warning is now cancelled.
91 MM WAS RECORDED AT WALLAMAN ALERT IN THE 1 HOUR TO 8:40 PM.
145 mm was recorded at Cardwell Gap in the 3 hours to 11:24 pm.
74 mm was recorded at Nash's Crossing Alert in the 1 hour to 9:20 pm.
Separate Flood Watches and/or Warnings are current at the time of issue.

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.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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.