Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 3:57 pm Friday, 24 January 2025.

Severe thunderstorms about parts of inland Queensland.

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable environment north and east of a surface trough is resulting in severe thunderstorms about parts of inland Queensland.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Emerald and Clermont.

107 km/h wind gust recorded at Cloncurry at 3:21 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.