Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Wide Bay and Burnett and Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:08 pm Monday, 10 March 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing over the east this afternoon.

Weather Situation: Slow-moving storms in an extremely moist atmosphere are continuing to produce heavy rainfall across coastal areas in the east.

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 Gin Gin and Miriam Vale.

90 mm was recorded at Mt Goonaneman in the 2 hours to 07:20 am.

70 mm was recorded at Capella (Rowe's Hill) Alert in the 2 hours to 05:13 am.

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.