Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 4:08 pm Tuesday, 6 April 2021.

Thunderstorms are producing heavy rainfall over 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 Gayndah, Mundubbera, Biggenden and Eidsvold.

55mm in 1 hour recorded at Derra Alert (south of Mundubbera).

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.