Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast District.

Issued at 7:50 pm Thursday, 23 January 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continue about the eastern Wide Bay and Burnett.

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable airmass to the east of a trough will aid in the development of severe thunderstorms this evening.

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 Maryborough, Childers, Biggenden, Gin Gin and Tiaro.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Capricornia district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

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.