Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall for Central Coast and Whitsundays and parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Capricornia Forecast Districts. Issued at 11:24 pm Thursday, 25 December 2025. Severe storms continuing in the Central Coast, Capricornia and adjacent inland parts. Weather Situation Slow moving clusters of severe thunderstorms embedded in broader rain areas are continuing across parts of the state in a very moist airmass. Severe thunderstorms are expected to continue overnight and into Friday morning. Warnings for Thursday 25 December HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Capricornia 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 St Lawrence, Collinsville, Marlborough, Nebo, Eungella and Byfield. 115.0 mm WAS RECORDED AT YATTON IN THE 3 HOURS TO 7:51 pm. 172.0 mm WAS RECORDED AT MAY DOWNS ROAD IN THE 3 HOURS TO 7:40 PM. 81.0 mm was recorded at Gympie in the 2 hours to 7:00 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. The next warning is due to be issued by 2:25 am Friday. 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.