Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Western Downs Council Area.

Issued at 2:15 pm Thursday, 27 November 2025.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:10 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones were detected. Thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Jimbour and Bell by 3:10 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.