Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 1:45 pm Sunday, 31 December 2023.
Severe thunderstorms about parts of the southeastern interior.

Weather Situation: Moisture and instability to the east of a surface trough, and an associated upper trough tracking across southeastern Queensland, are enhancing thunderstorm activity across parts of eastern Queensland.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Blackwater, Injune and Comet.

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.