Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:25 pm Thursday, 4 April 2024.

Slow moving thunderstorms with locally heavy falls continuing in the southern interior.

Weather Situation: A very moist airmass is combining with a near stationary trough extending from the northern Warrego southeastwards to the western Darling Downs to produce small slow-moving clusters of heavy showers and thunderstorms in the southern interior.

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 Mitchell and Augathella.

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

85.6 mm was recorded in the 3 hours to 12:03 pm at Surrey.

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.