Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 3:48 pm Thursday, 19 February 2026.

Slow moving thunderstorms could produce heavy rainfall this afternoon in the Central East.

Weather Situation: A trough and moist airmass is producing thunderstorms across parts of the state 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 Moranbah, Eungella and Nebo.