Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Peninsula, Gulf Country and Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:30 pm Thursday, 27 November 2025.

Severe thunderstorms affecting parts of northern and eastern Queensland.

Weather Situation: Moisture and instability persist to the east of a surface trough through eastern Queensland, resulting in a broad risk of severe thunderstorms. About the southeast this trough is forecast to push offshore during the late afternoon and early evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Capricornia district. Locations which may be affected include Yeppoon and Calliope.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Peninsula and Gulf Country districts. Locations which may be affected include Kowanyama, Blackbull Siding and Dunbar.

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.