Weather Warning

This warning affects:Herbert and Lower Burdekin, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

IDQ21033

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Issued at 6:57 PM EST on Saturday 27 Dec 2025.

Severe thunderstorms have developed over the northeast.

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 Ingham, Cardwell, Greenvale, Rollingstone, Lucinda and Abergowrie.

68 mm was recorded at Marco Street Alert (west of Innisfail) in the 30 minutes to 2:25 pm.

Separate Flood Watches and/or Warnings are current at the time of issue.

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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:00 pm.

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.