Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:51 pm Monday, 31 March 2025.

Heavy rainfall in central and northeastern parts.

Weather Situation: Deep tropical moisture through much of central and northern Queensland is combining with a trough extending to the coast from the northwest, producing slow-moving showers and thunderstorms with 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 Charters Towers, Marlborough, St Lawrence, Nebo, Mingela and Natal Downs.

45 mm was recorded at Wura in the 30 minutes to 1:37pm.

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.