Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 6:55 pm Thursday, 31 October 2024.

Severe storms ongoing.

Weather situation: Severe thunderstorms are developing in a humid and unstable airmass over inland parts of the southeast. Storms are likely to be moving east and northeast and may persist throughout the afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce 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 Gympie, Biloela, Monto, Gayndah, Gin Gin and Nambour.

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.