Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 3:49 am Thursday, 15 October 2026.

Damaging winds in the Central Highlands.

Weather Situation: A trough combines with a moist and unstable airmass to produce severe thunderstorms in the Central Highlands.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Emerald, Clermont, Moranbah, Carnarvon National Park, Tambo and Springsure.

111km/h wind gust was recorded at Long Reach at 22:03pm on Wednesday.

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.