Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central West, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:19 pm Tuesday, 14 January 2025.

Severe storms continue through inland parts of the state, although the risk of giant hail has eased.

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable airmass lies through eastern parts of the state and is supported by an upper trough, which will aid in the development of severe thunderstorm activity during this afternoon, which will likely continue through the first half of the evening.

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. Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Gladstone, Emerald, Rockhampton, Clermont, Stanthorpe, Biloela, Blackwater and Mount Morgan.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Wide Bay and Burnett district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

46.0 mm was recorded at Sutties Creek in the 30 minutes to 4:21 pm.

58.0 mm was recorded at Emerald Crest (near Mareeba) in the 60 minutes to 3:22 pm.

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.