Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast District.

Issued at 11:41 am Sunday, 15 February 2026.

Persistent showers and isolated thunderstorms are causing areas of heavy rainfall around Rollingstone.

Weather situation: A slow-moving band of showers and thunderstorms is situated the Herbert & Lower Burdekin coast and is causing isolated areas of heavy rainfall. These showers and storms about the coast are expected to ease in the early afternoon, but additional areas of severe thunderstorms are likely to develop over inland parts later in the day.

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 Rollingstone.

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.