Australian 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.