Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.
Issued at 3:57 am Wednesday, 24 December 2025.
Isolated thunderstorms continue, however, they are no longer severe.
Weather Situation
Very isolated thunderstorms continue to develop within a very moist airmass. There is potential for further severe thunderstorms from later this morning.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett
This warning is now cancelled.
89 MM WAS RECORDED AT BENARABY ALERT IN THE 1 HOUR TO 2:19 AM.
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.
Forecast
Red Hill Rockhampton (23.3628°S, 150.5227°E, 9m AMSL) set as my default location ›
-
7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely during this afternoon and evening. A thunderstorm likely, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Winds N/NW 15 to 20 km/h tending N/NE in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low 30s.
Forecast for Red Hill Rockhampton (23.3628°S, 150.5227°E, 9m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 25° 24° 23° 23° 22° 21° 20° Maximum 33° 31° 27° 27° 29° 29° 29° Chance of rain 60% 70% 70% 60% 50% 40% 5% Likely amount 10-20mm 10-20mm 10-20mm 10-20mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate No Rating No Rating Moderate - - - 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 14
(km/h)10
(km/h)11
(km/h)5
(km/h)7
(km/h)9
(km/h)19
(km/h)17
(km/h)23
(km/h)21
(km/h)23
(km/h)21
(km/h)22
(km/h)20
(km/h)Wind direction NNE ENE NNW NE SSW ESE SE ESE SE ESE SE ESE SE E Relative humidity 71% 66% 82% 79% 91% 89% 86% 81% 77% 66% 73% 60% 66% 53% Dew point 23°C 24°C 25°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 23°C 22°C 22°C 21°C 20°C 19°C 18°C 18°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Red Hill Rockhampton (23.3628°S, 150.5227°E, 9m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 4:45am EST 5:10am EST 6:45pm EST 7:10pm EST 8:32am EST 9:55pm EST 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Dec 28 Full moon Jan 03 Last quarter Jan 11 New moon Jan 19 -
Warnings
-
Temperature for next 7 days
-
Rain for next 7 days
