Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, North West, Channel Country and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:38 pm Thursday, 25 December 2025.

Heavy rainfall continuing about the central interior.

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

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 Longreach, Carnarvon National Park, Taroom, Tambo, Injune and Theodore.

117.5 mm WAS RECORDED AT CANIA DAM IN THE 3 HOURS TO 5:48 AM.

119.0 mm WAS RECORDED AT BLUE HILLS IN THE 6 HOURS TO 7:59 AM.

68 mm was recorded at Sardine Creek in the 1 hour to 11:24 am.

85.0 mm was recorded at Caniaview the 3 hours to 5:42 am.

52 mm was recorded at Ravensbourne in 1 hour to 9:45 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.