Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 11:56 am Monday, 16 December 2024.

Isolated heavy rainfall about parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett district.

Weather situation: A low-pressure system situated offshore is directing a band of showers and thunderstorms along southern K'gari and into the Wide Bay & 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 Maryborough and Tiaro.

73 mm of rainfall recorded at Black Swamp in the 1 hour to 10:59 am.

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.