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Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West districts. Locations which may be affected include Nebo, Eungella and Natal Downs. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Capricornia and Central Highlands and Coalfields districts. Locations which may be affected include Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Marlborough and Mount Morgan. 94 km/h wind gust was recorded at Moranbah Airport at 9:06 pm. 76 mm was recorded at Folding Hills in the 3 hours to 8:12 pm. 56 mm was recorded at South Kariboe Creek in the 1 hour to 6:36 pm. 50 mm was recorded at Augathella in the 1 hour to 3:05 pm. 49 mm was recorded at Injune in the 1 hour to 1:00 pm.Severe Thunderstorm Warningfor HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDSIssued at 9:59 pm Wednesday, 1 January 2025.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.The next warning is due to be issued by 1:00 am Thursday.Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology