Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:23 pm Friday, 23 October 2026.

Isolated severe thunderstorms causing heavy rainfall continuing about the eastern Central Highlands.

Weather Situation: Slow moving storms continue across the eastern Central Highlands and Coalfields, and are producing localised heavy rainfall. Severe storms are also possible over other parts of the state later in the afternoon, and further warnings will be issued as necessary.

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 Duaringa.

119 mm was recorded at The Crescent (Comet River) in the 6 hours to 10:54am.

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.