Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast District.

Issued at 5:08 pm Tuesday, 7 January 2025.

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall about developing about the Southern Downs.

Weather Situation: Thunderstorms are developing in a moist unstable airmass supported by an upper trough in the southwest.

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 Warwick, Stanthorpe and Allora.

38 mm of rainfall recorded at Wallangarra in the 30 minutes to 4:23 pm.

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.