Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:51 pm Friday, 3 January 2025.

Isolated severe storms with localised heavy falls over parts of northeast Queensland.

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable airmass in in place along the northeast coast of Queensland. Slow-moving thunderstorms developing in this environment will be capable of producing localised 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 Mingela and Tully.

Bilyana recorded 63 mm in 30 minutes to 7:45 pm

Sellheim recorded 53 mm in 30 minutes to 8:32 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.