Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast District.

Issued at 8:08 am Friday, 23 October 2026.

Severe thunderstorms causing localised areas heavy rainfall continue near Rolleston.

Weather Situation: Slow moving storms continue across the southern Central Highlands and Coalfields are producing localised heavy rainfall. Severe storms may persist in this area throughout the remainder of the morning, before developing over other parts of the state later in the afternoon.

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 Rolleston.

74.0 mm was recorded at Mt Panorama in the 2 hours to 6:09 am.

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.