Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts. Issued at 11:06 pm Friday, 16 May 2025. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in QUEENSLAND. The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary. 49 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mimosa Creek in the 30 minutes to 8:30pm. Emergency services advise people to: * Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous. * Stay away from storm water drains. * Stay away from fallen powerlines. * Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way. * For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.