Source: Bureau of Meteorology

for HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in parts of Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:07 am Tuesday, 16 December 2025.

Slow moving thunderstorms are producing heavy rainfall in southern Queensland.

Weather Situation: A moist, unstable airmass and upper trough are producing slow moving thunderstorms across Queensland tonight.

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 Dalby, Oakey and Pittsworth.

100mm was recorded at Centenary Bridge in the 2 hours to 02:00 am.

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.