Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:48 pm Monday, 19 February 2024.

Severe thunderstorms redeveloping in the South East Coast this evening.

Weather Situation: A trough of low pressure in the South East and a moist environment is triggering thunderstorms with locally heavy falls.

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 Beaudesert, Boonah and Springbrook.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North West district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

55 mm was recorded in 1 hour to 1:45 pm at Nindooinbah Dam (near Beaudesert).

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.