Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:21 pm Tuesday, 3 November 2026.

Severe thunderstorms tracking towards Marlborough and St Lawrence.

Weather Situation: Isolated severe thunderstorms continue to the east of a surface trough located in the Central Highlands and Coalfields, where a build up of moisture and instability continues to provide favourable conditions into the evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include St Lawrence, Tartrus and Marlborough.

106 km/h wind gust was recorded at Wellcamp Airport at 4:07 pm

4 to 5 cm hail was observed in the Warwick area late Tuesday afternoon

3 to 4 cm hail was observed around Miles around 3 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.