Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Issued at 1:38 pm Thursday, 2 October 2025.
Severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds about the
east this afternoon.
Weather Situation: severe thunderstorms are triggering along the
sea-breeze through the Wide Bay and Burnett this afternoon.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and
damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours.
Locations which may be affected include Hervey Bay, Maryborough,
K'gari and Childers.
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.
02/Oct/2025 03:42 AM