Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 11:52 pm Thursday, 9 January 2025.

Severe storms continue early Friday morning over inland parts of south eastern Queensland.

Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms continue over inland parts south eastern Queensland in a moist and unstable environment, aided by an upper trough in the area. Thunderstorms in the northern Darling Downs and Granite Belt are likely to move into the Wide Bay and Burnett district before weakening in the next few hours. Thunderstorms in the Maranoa and Warrego district are currently moving to the east and are on a weakening trend.

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 Roma, Taroom, Miles, Eidsvold and Surat.

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.