Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall in Capricornia and Central Queensland Districts
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BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a high-priority severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rainfall and flash flooding across parts of central Queensland, including Gladstone and Biloela.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Queensland
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe thunderstorm warning (IDQ21033) for heavy rainfall. This is a top-priority alert for immediate broadcast, targeting residents in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several regions in central Queensland. Specific locations that may be impacted by the storm activity include:
- Gladstone
- Biloela
- Woorabinda
- Seventeen Seventy
- Calliope
- Baralaba
What You Should Do
Emergency services advise residents in the warning area to take the following precautions:
- Seek Shelter: Go inside a strong building immediately and stay inside until the storm has passed.
- Vehicle Safety: Park your car undercover and away from trees. Do not drive unless absolutely necessary, as conditions are dangerous.
- Home Preparation: Close all doors and windows. Charge mobile phones and power banks in case of power outages.
- Health and Safety: Keep asthma medications close by, as storms and wind can trigger attacks. Ensure pets are in a safe place and properly identified.
- Communication: Alert friends, family, and neighbors in the area to the current conditions.
Expected Conditions
A slow-moving trough extending across the Capricornia region is interacting with a northerly flow of very humid and unstable air. These conditions are likely to produce severe thunderstorms characterized by localized heavy rainfall. This intense precipitation may lead to flash flooding within the warning area over the next several hours.
Timeline
The alert was officially issued at 6:23 pm on Friday, March 6, 2026. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist through the evening. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 9:25 pm, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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