Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:24 am Thursday, 25 December 2025.

LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL OCCURRING ABOUT MONTO THIS MORNING.

Weather Situation: Slow moving severe thunderstorms are occurring in a moist and unstable environment this morning through central eastern parts of Queensland.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett districts. Locations which may be affected include Monto.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett districts. Locations which may be affected include Monto and Miriam Vale.

89.5 mm WAS RECORDED AT CANIA DAM IN THE 2 HOURS TO 4:59 AM.

54.5 mm was recorded at Cania Dam in the 1 hour to 3:48 am.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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.