Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:13 am Saturday, 15 February 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing inland of Rockhampton and Gladstone.

Weather Situation: A line of severe thunderstorms is moving northeastwards over the Central Highlands and Coalfields towards the Capricornia Coast.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Biloela, Blackwater, Baralaba, Moura, Dysart and Mount Morgan.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Wide Bay and Burnett district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

83mm WAS RECORDED AT ARCADIA VALLEY IN THE 1 HOUR TO 10:08pm.

63mm was recorded at La Palma in the 1 hour to 11:25pm

44 mm was recorded at Mount Aunt (near Mareeba) in the 30 minutes to 4:54 pm.

35 mm was recorded at Raceview (near Charleville) in the 30 minutes to 4:46 pm.

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.