Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 6:03 pm Monday, 7 October 2024.

Severe thunderstorms continue west of Tiaro and northeast of Kingaroy.

Weather Situation: A surface trough with moist and unstable conditions is producing severe thunderstorms over the Wide Bay and Burnett this evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Tiaro.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Southeast Coast district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

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.