Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

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

for parts of Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:55 pm Tuesday, 28 October 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing about southeastern Queensland.

Weather Situation
A line of thunderstorms that triggered on a trough is pushing east across central and southeastern parts of the state this evening. As they approach the coast they are expected to weaken.
DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and possible heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Biloela, Monto and Moura.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Darling Downs and Granite Belt district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
44 mm was recorded at Silver Valley in the 30 minutes to 2:02pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt

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 9:55 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 Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:55 pm Tuesday, 28 October 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing about southeastern Queensland.

Weather Situation
A line of thunderstorms that triggered on a trough is pushing east across central and southeastern parts of the state this evening. As they approach the coast they are expected to weaken.
DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and possible heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Biloela, Monto and Moura.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Darling Downs and Granite Belt district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
44 mm was recorded at Silver Valley in the 30 minutes to 2:02pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt

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 9:55 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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Darling Downs and Granite Belt forecast district

Issued at 05:15 PM EST on Tuesday 28 October 2025

Warnings for Wednesday 29 October

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt forecast district
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, rain and showers and southeasterly winds are expected during Wednesday. Areas likely to be affected include parts of the Darling Downs and Granite Belt forecast district. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Tuesday.