Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:05 pm Tuesday, 21 January 2025.

Isolated severe storms west of Brisbane and south of Charters Towers this evening

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Southeast Coast district. Locations which may be affected include Lowood.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Central Highlands and Coalfields districts. Locations which may be affected include Pentland.

53mm recorded at Doongarra Rd (south of Charters Towers) in the 30 minutes to 5:47pm

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.