Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays and Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:44 pm Wednesday, 11 December 2024.

Severe thunderstorms continuing over parts of northern and central Queensland.

Weather Situation: A surface trough positioned over central and northern Queensland is combining with high humidity to produce slow-moving severe 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 Mackay, Moranbah, Innisfail, Sarina, Cardwell and Mount Garnet.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Gulf Country and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

114 mm was recorded at Sarich's (west of Mackay) in 2 hours to 10:20 pm.

64 mm was recorded at Wairuna Rd in 1 hour to 6:58 pm.

78 mm was recorded at Strathpark in 1 hour to 4:42 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.