Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall in Central Coast, Whitsundays, and Capricornia
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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 warning for heavy rainfall and flash flooding across parts of Central Queensland, including Moranbah and Nebo.
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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 "Top Priority" Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall. The alert, identified as IDQ21033, was issued at 3:48 pm on Thursday, 19 February 2026, for residents in the Central East region of Queensland.
Affected Areas
The warning covers parts of the following forecast districts:
- Central Coast and Whitsundays
- Central Highlands and Coalfields
- Capricornia
Specific locations that may be impacted by these storms include Moranbah, Eungella, and Nebo.
What You Should Do
Emergency services advise residents in the warning area to take the following immediate actions:
- Go inside a strong building now and stay inside until the storm has passed.
- Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
- Park your car undercover and away from trees.
- Close all doors and windows.
- Keep asthma medications close by, as 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.
- Tell friends, family, and neighbours in the area about the warning.
Expected Conditions
A trough and moist airmass are producing thunderstorms across parts of the state this afternoon. These slow-moving thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 3:48 pm Thursday, 19 February 2026. The next update from the Bureau of Meteorology is expected to be issued by 6:50 pm. Residents are encouraged to monitor local TV and radio broadcasts or check the official BOM website for further updates.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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