Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 4:00 pm Monday, 11 November 2024.

Severe thunderstorms over northwestern and southeastern parts of the state.

Weather Situation: A surface trough lies through central Qld with very moist, unstable conditions to its east.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts. Locations which may be affected include Surat.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West districts. Locations which may be affected include Julia Creek.

146 KM/H WIND GUST WAS RECORDED AT JULIA CREEK AIRPORT AT 03:52PM.

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.