Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast District.

Issued at 8:54 pm Friday, 13 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall has eased.

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett
This warning is now cancelled. Other warnings may be current. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/.
47 mm of rainfall was recorded at Laceys Creek in the 30 minutes to 3:10pm.
49 mm of rainfall was recorded at Drapers Crossing in the 30 minutes to 2:45 pm.

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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