Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast District.

Issued at 12:25 am Monday, 29 November 2021.

HEAVY SHOWERS AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE CENTRAL COAST

Weather Situation: Slow moving showers and thunderstorms near Mackay are expected to produce intense rainfall in the area.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Mackay and Sarina.

101mm of rainfall was recorded alert Paget alert in one hour to 14:00 UTC.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.