Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Herbert and Lower Burdekin and parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Coast and Whitsundays and Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:29 am Saturday, 30 November 2024.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall continue into the morning over the Townsville coast and inland parts.

Weather Situation: A very moist and unstable airmass supported by an approaching upper trough is producing scattered showers and isolated severe thunderstorms over the Herbert and Lower Burdekin coast and inland parts. Storms are generally slow moving and may continue throughout the morning.

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 Charters Towers, Townsville, Moranbah, Mingela, Giru and Clare.

75 mm recorded over 2 hours at Clermont Alpha Rd at 8:49 pm AEST

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.