 | QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain | Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast District.
Issued at 8:53 pm Wednesday, 29 January 2025.
Severe thunderstorms developing along parts of the Central Coast and Whitsundays.
Weather Situation: Onshore flow in an extremely moist airmass is leading to the development of severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall along parts of the Central Coast.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Mackay, Proserpine, Hamilton Island, Sarina and Airlie Beach.
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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