Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Coast and Whitsundays and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:44 pm Thursday, 27 March 2025.

Severe thunderstorms with isolated heavy rainfall through inland Queensland and the Central Coast

Weather Situation: A very humid and unstable airmass extends through the centre of Queensland to the east of a surface trough. Slow-moving lines and clusters of showers and thunderstorms are expected to produce locally heavy rainfall this evening.

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 Longreach, Georgetown, Barcaldine, Hughenden, Richmond and Pentland.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Gulf Country district and the warning for this district 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.