Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gulf Country, North West, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:49 pm Wednesday, 30 October 2024.

Severe thunderstorms developing in the southeast as well as in the far northwest of the state.

Weather Situation: A severe thunderstorm has developed on a surface trough in southeast Queensland, while gusty thunderstorms continue inland in the North West and Gulf Country.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Kamilaroi Station, Augustus Downs Station, Riversleigh Station, Gregory Downs Station, Lawn Hill and Kilcoy.

104 km/h gust observed at Lake Julius at 4:22pm.

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.