Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast District.
Issued at 11:20 pm Sunday, 25 February 2024.
Slow moving thunderstorms are producing heavy rainfall between Mackay and Proserpine.
Weather Situation:
A moist unstable airmass is triggering thunderstorms with heavy rainfall between Mackay and Proserpine.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
37mm in 30 minutes to 11pm at Preston Alert.
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.
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