Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Peninsula, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:34 pm Saturday, 29 March 2025.

Severe thunderstorms through parts of the north and central coast this evening.

A moist and unstable airmass combined with a weak trough is producing severe thunderstorms through parts of Queensland this evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Peninsula and North Tropical Coast and Tablelands districts. Locations which may be affected include Mareeba, Cooktown, Atherton, Daintree Village, Hope Vale and Julatten.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett districts. Locations which may be affected include Rainbow Beach, Maryborough, Biloela, Blackwater, Gin Gin and Mount Morgan.

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.