Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:21 pm Wednesday, 14 February 2024.
Isolated heavy falls in the Southern Interior

Weather Situation: slow-moving showers and thunderstorms are developing this afternoon within a moist airmass in the southern interior, bringing the risk of localised heavy falls.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Roma, Charleville, Hebel, Mitchell, Bollon and Augathella.
Glengarry recorded 45mm in the 30 minutes to 2:15pm.

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.