Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:41 pm Monday, 2 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms continuing into the evening.

Weather Situation: A strong southeasterly surge continues to trigger storms this evening. Some storms may stall when merging bringing a heightened risk of heavy rainfall.

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 Theodore and Moura.

A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for damaging winds about the Bunya Mountains, Main Range, and offshore islands in the southeast. Refer https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Darling Downs and Granite Belt district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

39 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mt Playfair (Carnarvon NP) in the 30 minutes to 4:24 pm.

43 mm of rainfall was recorded on the O'Connor (west of Millmerran) in the 30 minutes 3.05 pm.

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.