Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays and Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:39 pm Sunday, 30 November 2025.

Heavy thunderstorms developing on the Central Coast

Weather Situation: slow moving thunderstorms are developing in a moist unstable airmass.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

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.