Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Capricornia Forecast District.

Issued at 11:28 pm Monday, 24 November 2025.

Severe thunderstorms near Yeppoon.

Weather Situation: A southerly change is combining with humid and unstable airmass to cause severe thunderstorms this evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Yeppoon and Byfield.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Wide Bay and Burnett district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

120km/h wind gust was recorded at Gladstone Radar at 10:00pm AEST

117km/h wind gust was recorded at Rundle Island at 10:29pm AEST

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.