Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 11:38 pm Thursday, 12 November 2026.

Severe thunderstorms continue moving northwards in central eastern Queensland this evening.

Weather Situation: An east to northeasterly infeed will result in a build-up of moisture and instability along and east of the ranges, with severe thunderstorms likely to continue into the evening.

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

6 CM HAIL REPORTED AT CHURCHABLE (SOUTH OF ESK) AT 4:45 PM.

75 MM OF RAINFALL RECORDED AT MT MOFFATT IN THE HOUR TO 3:38 PM.

57 mm of rainfall recorded at Ballon in the 30 minutes to 10:39 pm.

46 mm of rainfall recorded at Auburn River (Andrews Road) in the 30 minutes to 10:30 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.