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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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

for Cherbourg and parts of Gympie, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs and South Burnett Council Areas.

Issued at 7:28 pm Friday, 31 October 2025.

LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Cherbourg, Gympie, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs and South Burnett
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:25 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near the area northwest of Kingaroy, the area northeast of Kingaroy, the area south of Cunninghams Gap, the area north of Kingaroy, the area east of Murgon and the area south of Lake Boondooma. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Proston, the ranges between Gympie and Murgon, Mount Barney, Wondai, Murgon and Cherbourg by 7:55 pm and Kilkivan, the area north of Lake Boondooma and the area northeast of Lake Boondooma by 8:25 pm.
3 TO 7 CM HAIL REPORTED AT REDCLIFFE APPROXIMATELY 3:00 PM.
5 TO 7 CM HAIL REPORTED AT LAIDLEY CREEK AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30 PM.
4 cm hail reported from Nanango at 5:25 pm
3 cm hail reported at Peregian at 2:05 pm.
4 cm hail reported near Gatton at 1:50 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Dalby

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, Southeast Coast and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Maranoa and Warrego districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:30 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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 Large Hailstones, Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for Cherbourg and parts of Gympie, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs and South Burnett Council Areas.

Issued at 7:28 pm Friday, 31 October 2025.

LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Cherbourg, Gympie, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs and South Burnett
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:25 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near the area northwest of Kingaroy, the area northeast of Kingaroy, the area south of Cunninghams Gap, the area north of Kingaroy, the area east of Murgon and the area south of Lake Boondooma. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Proston, the ranges between Gympie and Murgon, Mount Barney, Wondai, Murgon and Cherbourg by 7:55 pm and Kilkivan, the area north of Lake Boondooma and the area northeast of Lake Boondooma by 8:25 pm.
3 TO 7 CM HAIL REPORTED AT REDCLIFFE APPROXIMATELY 3:00 PM.
5 TO 7 CM HAIL REPORTED AT LAIDLEY CREEK AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30 PM.
4 cm hail reported from Nanango at 5:25 pm
3 cm hail reported at Peregian at 2:05 pm.
4 cm hail reported near Gatton at 1:50 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Dalby

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, Southeast Coast and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Maranoa and Warrego districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:30 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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, Possibly Giant Hailstones, Damaging, Locally Destructive Winds And Heavy Rainfall

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

Issued at 6:30 pm Friday, 31 October 2025.

POSSIBLE GIANT HAIL AND DESTRUCTIVE WINDS IN SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS.

Weather Situation
Strong heating of moist airmass over southeastern and central Queensland east of a surface trough is leading to moderately strong instability. This is combining with strong winds in the upper atmosphere to provide a favourable environment for the development of scattered severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
LARGE, POSSIBLY GIANT HAILSTONES, DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the Wide Bay and Burnett, Southeast Coast and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts. Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Dalby, Maroochydore, Gympie, Ipswich, Kingaroy, Cleveland, Gatton, Jimboomba and Caboolture.
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones, damaging, locally destructive winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast and Central Highlands and Coalfields districts. Locations which may be affected include Gympie, Noosa Heads, Cherbourg, Gayndah, Eidsvold and Cooroy.
4 TO 5 CM HAIL REPORTED NEAR NANANGO AT APPROXIMATELY 5:10 PM.
3 TO 7 CM HAIL REPORTED AT REDCLIFFE APPROXIMATELY 3:00 PM.
5 TO 7 CM HAIL REPORTED AT LAIDLEY CREEK AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30 PM.
4 cm hail reported near Nanango at approximately 5:10 pm.
2 to 3 cm hail reported at Yarrabilba at approximately 3:50 pm.
3 cm hail reported at Peregian at 2:05 pm.
4 cm hail reported near Gatton at 1:50 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin,Maranoa and Warrego,North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines if it s safe to do so.
* Stay away from windows if there is giant hail.
* 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 9:30 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au 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, Possibly Giant Hailstones, Damaging, Locally Destructive Winds And Heavy Rainfall

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

Issued at 6:30 pm Friday, 31 October 2025.

POSSIBLE GIANT HAIL AND DESTRUCTIVE WINDS IN SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS.

Weather Situation
Strong heating of moist airmass over southeastern and central Queensland east of a surface trough is leading to moderately strong instability. This is combining with strong winds in the upper atmosphere to provide a favourable environment for the development of scattered severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
LARGE, POSSIBLY GIANT HAILSTONES, DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the Wide Bay and Burnett, Southeast Coast and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts. Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Dalby, Maroochydore, Gympie, Ipswich, Kingaroy, Cleveland, Gatton, Jimboomba and Caboolture.
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones, damaging, locally destructive winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast and Central Highlands and Coalfields districts. Locations which may be affected include Gympie, Noosa Heads, Cherbourg, Gayndah, Eidsvold and Cooroy.
4 TO 5 CM HAIL REPORTED NEAR NANANGO AT APPROXIMATELY 5:10 PM.
3 TO 7 CM HAIL REPORTED AT REDCLIFFE APPROXIMATELY 3:00 PM.
5 TO 7 CM HAIL REPORTED AT LAIDLEY CREEK AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30 PM.
4 cm hail reported near Nanango at approximately 5:10 pm.
2 to 3 cm hail reported at Yarrabilba at approximately 3:50 pm.
3 cm hail reported at Peregian at 2:05 pm.
4 cm hail reported near Gatton at 1:50 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Herbert and Lower Burdekin,Maranoa and Warrego,North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines if it s safe to do so.
* Stay away from windows if there is giant hail.
* 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 9:30 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.