Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Gulf Country and North West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:31 am Thursday, 6 February 2025.

Heavy rainfall with storms through the interior and Central Coast of Queensland.

Weather Situation: Slow moving shower and thunderstorm activity in a very moist tropical airmass is producing heavy rainfall.

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 Emerald, Winton, Blackwater, Hughenden, Richmond and Pentland.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central Coast and Whitsundays districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

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.