Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 12:07 am Sunday, 25 October 2026.

Weather Situation: A very moist and moderately unstable airmass is in place over much of eastern Queensland. Persistent rain and isolated thunderstorms are generating heavy rainfall about inland parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett district. Elsewhere gusty thunderstorms are entering the state in the far southwest.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett district. Locations which may be affected include Biggenden and the area northwest of Gympie.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Channel Country district. Locations which may be affected include Birdsville, Ballera, Orientos, Nappa Merrie, Mt Howitt Station and Morney.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central Highlands and Coalfields district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

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.