Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 2:46 pm Friday, 14 February 2025.

Severe thunderstorms have developed north of Roma, continuing in the Townsville area.

Weather Situation: A surface trough in the Queensland interior, connected to a low in the Maranoa and Warrego, is immersed in a moist and unstable airmass. Severe thunderstorms are possible throughout interior and coastal parts of the state this afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin district. Locations which may be affected include Townsville, Giru and Rollingstone.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields and Maranoa and Warrego districts. Locations which may be affected include Injune.

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.