Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:14 pm Wednesday, 24 December 2025.

Heavy rainfall is continuing through parts of northern Qld.

Weather Situation: Slow moving severe thunderstorms are continuing in a moist and unstable environment this evening, persisting into Thursday morning.

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 Hughenden, Gregory Springs and Torrens Creek.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett districts and the warning for these districts 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.