Marine Weather Warnings - Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:50 pm Wednesday, 2 April 2025.

Weather Situation
Deep tropical moisture remains in place through much of central and northern Queensland. Thunderstorm activity has recently cleared off the Wide Bay coast, ending the immediate risk of heavy rainfall.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in QUEENSLAND.
The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
104mm was recorded at Biloela in the 3 hours to 4:40pm.
44mm was recorded at Linkes Causeway in the 30min to 4:20pm.
73mm was recorded at Banana Range in the 1 hour to 4:20pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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.

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