Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:05 pm Thursday, 12 December 2024.

Severe thunderstorms near Townsville, parts of the tropical coast and inland Capricornia.

Weather Situation: An upper trough is enhancing surface troughs and combining with a very humid environment. This is leading to thunderstorms over the tropical north and central coast.

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 Townsville, Baralaba, Woorabinda, Giru and Duaringa.

129 MM WAS RECORDED AT MILL ROAD IN THE 1 HOUR TO 7:30 PM

103 mm was recorded at Toolakea in the 1 hour to 7:40 pm

89 mm was recorded at Peacock Siding in the 1 hour to 6:58 pm

49 mm was recorded at Lava Plains Road in the 30 minutes to 5:37 pm

91 mm was recorded at Giru in the 1 hour to 2:31 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.