Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:54 pm Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

Severe thunderstorms occurring about central and southeastern parts of the state this afternoon.

Weather Situation: A slow-moving trough is combining with a moist and unstable atmosphere to produce severe thunderstorms through central and southeastern parts of the state this afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Bundaberg, Gladstone, Emerald, Clermont, Hervey Bay, Biloela, Rainbow Beach, Maryborough and Blackwater.

49.0 mm was recorded at Milton in the 30 minutes to 3:50 pm.

74.8 mm was recorded at Double Island Point in the 1 hour to 3:30 pm.

55.0 mm was recorded at Mimdale in the 30 minutes to 3:30 pm.

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.