Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 7:34 pm Saturday, 7 November 2026.

Isolated severe thunderstorms east of Blackwater

Weather Situation: Isolated severe thunderstorms triggering along some surface convergence have formed east of Blackwater. These storms are moving east and expected to last into the mid evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Duaringa, Mount Morgan and Marlborough.

3 to 4 cm was observed in the Gin Gin area around 3.15 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.