Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast District.

Issued at 2:30 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.

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 Gympie and Tiaro.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Channel Country district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

148mm was recorded at Brooweena in the 6 hours to 1:45am.

139mm was recorded at Biggenden Rd (Munna Creek) in the 6 hours to 2:15am.

110mm was recorded at Fairies Knob in the 6 hours to 1:30am.

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.