Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:15 pm Thursday, 13 February 2025.

Severe thunderstorms have developed in southern inland Queensland this afternoon.

Weather Situation: A surface trough in a moist and unstable airmass lies through the Maranoa and Warrego connected to a low near the New South Wales border, producing severe thunderstorms in southern interior parts of the state this afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Tambo, Blackall, Mitchell and Augathella.

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.