Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland for Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley Council Areas. Issued at 9:51 am Tuesday, 23 December 2025. Individual severe thunderstorm complexes have eased but showers and thunderstorms continue, potentially producing heavy rainfall over southeast Queensland this morning. 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 Southeast Coast district. Other warnings may be current. The next warning is due to be issued by 10:55 am. 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.