Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West Forecast Districts.
Issued at 7:30 pm Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
Isolated heavy falls continuing near the Wide Bay and over the northwest this evening.
Weather Situation
slow-moving thunderstorms are continuing within a very moist airmass this evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Biloela, Julia Creek, Woorabinda, Maryborough, Monto and Baralaba.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Southeast Coast district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
55mm was recorded at Julia Creek Airport in the 30 minutes to 7:15pm.
54mm was recorded at Lake Cooroibah in the 30 minutes to 6:41pm.
51mm was recorded at Mt Tabor (Carnarvon National Park) in the 1 hour to 3:06pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt,Maranoa and Warrego,Southeast Coast
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 10:30 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.
Forecast
Ridgewood (26.4691°S, 152.8214°E, 115m AMSL) Ridgewood,QLD set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Ridgewood 7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to the low 20s with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
Forecast for Ridgewood (26.4691°S, 152.8214°E, 115m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 22° 21° 21° 20° 19° 18° 18° Maximum 28° 31° 26° 25° 26° 25° 26° Chance of rain 70% 90% 80% 60% 70% 40% 40% Likely amount 5-10mm 10-20mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating Moderate Moderate 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 2
(km/h)6
(km/h)6
(km/h)8
(km/h)16
(km/h)18
(km/h)16
(km/h)19
(km/h)15
(km/h)19
(km/h)17
(km/h)20
(km/h)12
(km/h)16
(km/h)Wind direction SSW ENE NW NNE S SE SE SE SSE SE SSE SSE SSE SE Relative humidity 86% 89% 74% 74% 87% 80% 76% 71% 71% 61% 62% 54% 65% 55% Dew point 23°C 24°C 22°C 23°C 21°C 21°C 18°C 18°C 18°C 17°C 15°C 14°C 16°C 15°C First light 4:27am 4:27am 4:28am 4:28am 4:29am 4:30am 4:30am Sunrise 4:53am 4:54am 4:54am 4:55am 4:55am 4:56am 4:56am Sunset 6:42pm 6:42pm 6:43pm 6:43pm 6:44pm 6:44pm 6:44pm Last light 7:08pm 7:09pm 7:09pm 7:10pm 7:10pm 7:10pm 7:11pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Ridgewood (26.4691°S, 152.8214°E, 115m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 4:27am EST 4:53am EST 6:42pm EST 7:08pm EST 8:16am EST 9:50pm EST 
Waxing crescent
First quarter Dec 28 Full moon Jan 03 Last quarter Jan 11 New moon Jan 19 Ridgewood sun & moon times
WednesdayFirst light4:27am
ESTSunrise4:53am
ESTSunset6:42pm
ESTLast light7:08pm
ESTMoon phase
Next OccurrenceMoon riseWed
8:16am
ESTMoon setWed
9:50pm
ESTFirst quarterFirst quarter Sun
Dec 28
Full moonFull moon Sat
Jan 03
Last quarterLast quarter Sun
Jan 11
New moonNew moon Mon
Jan 19
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Warnings
Weather Warnings
Tue 7:30pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDTue 7:30pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall
for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West Forecast Districts.
Issued at 7:30 pm Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
Isolated heavy falls continuing near the Wide Bay and over the northwest this evening.
Weather Situation
slow-moving thunderstorms are continuing within a very moist airmass this evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Biloela, Julia Creek, Woorabinda, Maryborough, Monto and Baralaba.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Southeast Coast district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
55mm was recorded at Julia Creek Airport in the 30 minutes to 7:15pm.
54mm was recorded at Lake Cooroibah in the 30 minutes to 6:41pm.
51mm was recorded at Mt Tabor (Carnarvon National Park) in the 1 hour to 3:06pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt,Maranoa and Warrego,Southeast Coast
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 10:30 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.Tue 7:01pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Gympie, Sunshine Coast and Noosa Council Areas.
Issued at 7:01 pm Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
Warning for the following areas:
Queensland Anonymous Locale 1
Severe thunderstorms in the warning area have temporarily eased. However, the redevelopment of severe thunderstorms remains possible. The situation is being closely monitored and further detailed warnings will be issued as necessary.
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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast districts.
Other warnings may be current.
The next warning is due to be issued by 8:05 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.Tue 7:01pm UTC Severe thunderstorm advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Gympie, Sunshine Coast and Noosa Council Areas.
Issued at 7:01 pm Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
Warning for the following areas:
Queensland Anonymous Locale 1
Severe thunderstorms in the warning area have temporarily eased. However, the redevelopment of severe thunderstorms remains possible. The situation is being closely monitored and further detailed warnings will be issued as necessary.
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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast districts.
Other warnings may be current.
The next warning is due to be issued by 8:05 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.Tue 2:33pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:33 PM EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions have reached a peak and should ease over the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Gympie, Gold Coast, Gatton, Ipswich, Kingaroy and Maroochydore.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025Tue 2:33pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:33 PM EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions have reached a peak and should ease over the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Gympie, Gold Coast, Gatton, Ipswich, Kingaroy and Maroochydore.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025Tue 2:33pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:33 PM EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions have reached a peak and should ease over the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Gympie, Gold Coast, Gatton, Ipswich, Kingaroy and Maroochydore.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025Tue 2:33pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:33 PM EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions have reached a peak and should ease over the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Gympie, Gold Coast, Gatton, Ipswich, Kingaroy and Maroochydore.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025Tue 2:33pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:33 PM EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions have reached a peak and should ease over the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Gympie, Gold Coast, Gatton, Ipswich, Kingaroy and Maroochydore.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025Tue 2:33pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:33 PM EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions have reached a peak and should ease over the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Gympie, Gold Coast, Gatton, Ipswich, Kingaroy and Maroochydore.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025Tue 2:33pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:33 PM EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions have reached a peak and should ease over the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Gympie, Gold Coast, Gatton, Ipswich, Kingaroy and Maroochydore.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025Tue 2:33pm UTC Severe weather advice QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Heatwave Warning
Issued at 02:33 PM EST on Tuesday 23 December 2025
Valid for Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Tuesday 23 December 2025
Warning for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.
Maximum temperatures in the high twenties to low thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in high teens to low twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions have reached a peak and should ease over the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Beaudesert, Boonah, Caboolture, Gympie, Gold Coast, Gatton, Ipswich, Kingaroy and Maroochydore.
The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 24 December 2025For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone°- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rain) Nthn Goldfields & UFlinders, NW, Capricornia, Wide Bay & Burnett, C Highlands & Coalfields & CW
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days
0 Wednesday Wednesday 10 1 Thursday Thursday 20 2 Friday Friday 5 3 Saturday Saturday 5 4 Sunday Sunday 0 5 Monday Monday 0 6 Tuesday Tuesday 0 7 Tuesday Tuesday 0
