Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Maranoa and Warrego Forecast District.

Issued at 5:28 pm Friday, 28 March 2025.

Severe thunderstorms developing about the Maranoa and Warrego during the early evening.

Weather Situation: A trough is combining with a moist and unstable airmass southern Queensland to produce severe thunderstorms.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours.

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.