Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:33 pm Tuesday, 31 December 2024.

Severe thunderstorms continue over southeast Qld this afternoon.

Weather Situation: A surface trough in a moist and unstable airmass is leading to severe thunderstorms in the southeastern quarter of Queensland this afternoon. This activity is expected to continue into the evening.

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 Oakey, Inglewood, Texas, Millmerran, Pittsworth and Esk.

62mm recorded at Warrego Highway in the 30 minutes to 4:09pm.

45mm recorded at McGarrigal Road in the 30 minutes to 3:43pm.

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.