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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Cherbourg, Gympie, South Burnett, Noosa and Brisbane City Council Areas.

Issued at 5:19 pm Thursday, 25 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continue to move north through the Sunshine Coast and along the coast of Moreton Island.

DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Cherbourg, Gympie, South Burnett, Noosa and Brisbane City
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:15 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Pomona, waters off Noosa Heads, the ranges between Gympie and Murgon and the area north of Noosa Heads. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north to northeast. They are forecast to affect Gympie, the area southeast of Gympie and the area east of Gympie by 5:45 pm and the area northeast of Gympie, the area northwest of Gympie and Cape Moreton by 6:15 pm.

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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Wide Bay and Burnett and parts of the Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:20 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 - Southeast Queensland
for Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Cherbourg, Gympie, South Burnett, Noosa and Brisbane City Council Areas.

Issued at 5:19 pm Thursday, 25 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continue to move north through the Sunshine Coast and along the coast of Moreton Island.

DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Cherbourg, Gympie, South Burnett, Noosa and Brisbane City
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:15 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Pomona, waters off Noosa Heads, the ranges between Gympie and Murgon and the area north of Noosa Heads. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north to northeast. They are forecast to affect Gympie, the area southeast of Gympie and the area east of Gympie by 5:45 pm and the area northeast of Gympie, the area northwest of Gympie and Cape Moreton by 6:15 pm.

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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Wide Bay and Burnett and parts of the Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:20 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

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

for Wide Bay and Burnett and parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:03 pm Thursday, 25 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing across the state.

Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms are continuing across broad parts of the state in a very moist airmass.
DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, 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 Brisbane, Maroochydore, Gympie, Emerald, Rockhampton, Clermont and Kingaroy.
117.5 mm WAS RECORDED AT CANIA DAM IN THE 3 HOURS TO 5:48 AM.
119.0 mm WAS RECORDED AT BLUE HILLS IN THE 6 HOURS TO 7:59 AM.
68 mm was recorded at Sardine Creek in the 1 hour to 11:24 am.
85.0 mm was recorded at Caniaview the 3 hours to 5:42 am.
52 mm was recorded at Ravensbourne in 1 hour to 9:45 am.

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 7:05 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 Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

for Wide Bay and Burnett and parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:03 pm Thursday, 25 December 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing across the state.

Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms are continuing across broad parts of the state in a very moist airmass.
DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, 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 Brisbane, Maroochydore, Gympie, Emerald, Rockhampton, Clermont and Kingaroy.
117.5 mm WAS RECORDED AT CANIA DAM IN THE 3 HOURS TO 5:48 AM.
119.0 mm WAS RECORDED AT BLUE HILLS IN THE 6 HOURS TO 7:59 AM.
68 mm was recorded at Sardine Creek in the 1 hour to 11:24 am.
85.0 mm was recorded at Caniaview the 3 hours to 5:42 am.
52 mm was recorded at Ravensbourne in 1 hour to 9:45 am.

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 7:05 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

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Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland

Issued at 01:54 PM EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025
Valid for Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Saturday 27 December 2025

Cancellation for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland

Issued at 01:54 PM EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025
Valid for Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Saturday 27 December 2025

Cancellation for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland

Issued at 01:54 PM EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025
Valid for Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Saturday 27 December 2025

Cancellation for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland

Issued at 01:54 PM EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025
Valid for Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Saturday 27 December 2025

Cancellation for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland

Issued at 01:54 PM EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025
Valid for Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Saturday 27 December 2025

Cancellation for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland

Issued at 01:54 PM EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025
Valid for Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Saturday 27 December 2025

Cancellation for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland

Issued at 01:54 PM EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025
Valid for Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Saturday 27 December 2025

Cancellation for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Heatwave Warning For Queensland

Issued at 01:54 PM EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025
Valid for Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Saturday 27 December 2025

Cancellation for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Hot weather can still occur even when a heatwave has ended.
It may take some days to recover from a heatwave.
You should continue to take care of yourself and others, including animals.

Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.

No further warnings will be issued for this event, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings issued if necessary.