Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:56 pm Wednesday, 9 October 2024.

Severe thunderstorms developing over parts of southern inland Queensland.

Weather Situation: A surface trough extends from the central highlands area southwards through the southern inland of Queensland. A moist and unstable airmass is in place to the east of this trough. Strong winds in the upper atmosphere provided by an approaching upper level trough will assist this storm activity, and likely lead to some severe storms this afternoon.

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 Biloela, Taroom, Monto, Rolleston, Baralaba and Tara.

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.