Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 3:38 pm Monday, 27 November 2023.

Severe storms with locally heavy falls now occurring across various parts of the state.

Weather Situation: Multiple troughs are combining with a moist and unstable airmass to produce severe thunderstorms across a large portion of the state.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Charters Towers, Gatton, Imbil, Laidley, Lowood and Nanango.

Significant rainfall observations:
Stewarts Bridge (S of Monto) recorded 56mm within an hour to 3:38 pm.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.