Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts. Issued at 6:06 pm Saturday, 18 October 2025. Thunderstorms north of Brisbane have weakened. Weather Situation A southeasterly change is moving through southeast Queensland, bringing thunderstorms. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast This warning is now cancelled. Other warnings may be current. Please check www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings/. 5 CM HAIL WAS OBSERVED NEAR CABOOLTURE AROUND 5:15 PM. 5 CM HAIL WAS OBSERVED AT SAMFORD AROUND 4:35 PM. 3 to 4 cm hail was observed at Cedar Grove around 4:15 pm. 2 to 3 cm hail was observed near Mt Lindesay around 4:00 pm. 2 cm hail was observed at Collingwood Park around 4:00 pm. 3 to 4 cm hail was observed east of Rathdowney around 3:50 pm. Emergency services advise people to: * Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous. * Stay away from storm water drains. * Stay away from fallen powerlines. * Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way. * For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.