Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:53 pm Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

Severe thunderstorms occurring about central and southeastern parts of the state this afternoon.

Weather Situation: A slow-moving trough is combining with a moist and unstable atmosphere to produce severe thunderstorms through central and southeastern parts of the state this 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. Locations which may be affected include Gympie, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Biloela, Carnarvon National Park, Woorabinda, Gayndah, Aberfoyle and Rainbow Beach.

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.