Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:00 pm Tuesday, 19 November 2024.

Slow moving showers and thunderstorms in parts of the central interior of the state.

Weather Situation: Showers and thunderstorms continuing in a moist unstable airmass are likely to produce further isolated heavy rainfall.

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 Tambo, Blackall, Jericho, Augathella and Mantuan Downs.

50.0mm recorded in 1 hour to 6:01 pm at Wellwater Road (near Charleville).

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.