Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast and Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:04 pm Wednesday, 8 January 2025.

Severe thunderstorms have developed over southeast Qld this afternoon.

Weather Situation: An upper feature in combination with a surface trough is producing severe thunderstorms over far southeastern parts of the state this afternoon. This activity is expected to continue into the early evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Dalby, Crows Nest, Allora, Clifton and Yarraman.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the Maranoa and Warrego, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts.

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.