Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Maranoa and Warrego and Channel Country Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:47 pm Sunday, 11 February 2024.
Slow moving thunderstorms with local heavy falls.

Weather Situation: A weak trough in a very moist environment is triggering isolated severe thunderstorms.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

Cooladdi recorded 30mm in the 30minutes to 12.24pm.

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.