Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 6:07 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026.

Thunderstorms likely to produce locally heavy rainfall.

Weather Situation: A very moist and moderately unstable airmass is in place over much of eastern Queensland. Slow-moving shower and thunderstorm clusters developing in this airmass are likely to produce localised areas of heavy rainfall this evening.

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 Capella.

58 mm has been recorded in the 1 hour to 6pm at Theresa Creek Dam.

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.