Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Maranoa and Warrego Forecast District.

Issued at 2:24 pm Sunday, 14 January 2024.
Isolated severe thunderstorms over southern inland parts.

Weather Situation: A weak trough of low pressure and a humid, unstable atmosphere is producing isolated severe thunderstorms.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging wind gusts in excess of 90 km/h and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Locations which may be affected include Hebel, Hungerford, Bollon and Barringun.

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.