Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Southeast Coast and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:23 pm Saturday, 12 October 2024.

Severe thunderstorms in northern NSW are likely to move into southeast QLD during the afternoon.

Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms have developed along and ahead of a surface trough that is moving through northeast NSW towards the border. Thunderstorms are moving to the north and will likely continue throughout the afternoon.

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

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.