Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Capricornia Forecast District.

Issued at 3:17 pm Sunday, 21 September 2025.

Severe thunderstorms producing large hail and damaging winds west of Gladstone.

Weather Situation: severe thunderstorms are being triggered in a moist and unstable airmass to the east of a surface trough over central Qld.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Areas west of Gladstone are likely to be affected.

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.