Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 7:32 pm Saturday, 29 November 2025.

Severe thunderstorm approaching K'gari.

Weather situation: Heavy rainfall has eased in the Ingham area in the north of the state, however a severe thunderstorm is approaching K'gari from the west.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include K'gari.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin districts and the warning for these districts 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.