Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast District.

Issued at 5:51 pm Saturday, 21 September 2024.

Thunderstorm with possible large hail and damaging winds south of Maryborough.

Weather Situation: Thunderstorms are forming in unstable conditions along a trough in the K'gari area.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Maryborough and Tiaro.

6cm hail reported from Belli Park at 2:10pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. 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 in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.