Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Capricornia Forecast District.

Issued at 3:55 pm Sunday, 16 November 2025.

Heavy rainfall with showers and thunderstorms near Gladstone

A trough and a very humid airmass combine to drive bands of showers and rain along with isolated embedded thunderstorms.

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 Gladstone and Calliope.

92 mm was recorded in the 2 hours to 3:30 pm.

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.