Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays and Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:21 pm Friday, 28 March 2025.

Heavy rainfall in showers and storms about the Central Coast and Capricornia.

Weather Situation: A trough is combining with a moist and unstable airmass about the central coast of Queensland to produce prolonged heavy showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.

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 Mackay, Marlborough, St Lawrence and Sarina.

163 mm was recorded at Sarich's Alert in the 6 hours to 11:42 am.

108 mm was recorded at Anthony's Crossing in the 2 hours to 6:39 am.

130 mm was recorded at Marian-Eton Rd in the 2 hours to 6:20 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.