Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:00 pm Friday, 13 November 2020.
Severe thunderstorms extend from the northwest down through the eastern and southeastern interior.

Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and large hail are possible over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts. Locations which may be affected include Dalby, Taroom, Inglewood, Theodore, Moura, Clifton, Pittsworth, Chinchilla, Miles, Mundubbera, Eidsvold and Tara.

Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash flooding are possible over the next several hours in parts of the Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West districts.

Locations which may be affected include Cloncurry, Hughenden, Richmond, Julia Creek, Pentland, Torrens Creek, Mckinlay, Cloney's Creek, Natal Downs, Elgin Downs, Aberfoyle and Stamford.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.