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  • Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Herbert and Lower Burdekin Sat 28 Mar 2026

    Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
    Queensland
    
    TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
    
    Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning 
    
    for Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast District.
    
    Issued at 11:13 pm Saturday, 28 March 2026.
    
    Heavy Rainfall has eased.
    
    Weather Situation
    Shower activity with moderate rainfall persists over the northern Herbert and Lower Burdekin coastline, but has eased below warning threshold.
    
    Warnings for Saturday 28 March
    
    cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
    Herbert and Lower Burdekin
    This warning is now cancelled.
     61mm was observed over the 30min period to 8pm AEST at Pace Road Rollingstone.
    
    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.
    Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.