Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Capricornia Forecast District.

Issued at 9:16 pm Tuesday, 28 October 2025.

Heavy rain with slow moving thunderstorms in the Capricornia.

Weather Situation: An area of slow moving thunderstorms brings heavy rainfall. These thunderstorms are likely to ease over the next hour or two.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours.

44 mm was recorded at Silver Valley in the 30 minutes to 2:02pm.

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.