Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields and Channel Country Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:34 pm Saturday, 24 October 2026.

Weather Situation: A very moist and moderately unstable airmass is in place over much of eastern Queensland. Slow-moving shower and thunderstorm clusters may continue to generate heavy rainfall in the Central Highlands. Elsewhere gusty thunderstorms are entering the state in the far southwest.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields district. Locations which may be affected include Capella and Bogantungan.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Channel Country district. Locations which may be affected include Birdsville, Ballera, Orientos, Nappa Merrie and Durrie.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North West district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

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.