Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 4:45 pm Monday, 9 December 2024.

Isolated severe thunderstorms about the southeast of the state.

Weather Situation: Isolated severe thunderstorms have developed to the south of a trough in a very moist and unstable airmass.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts. Locations which may be affected include Dalby, Oakey and Pittsworth.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Wide Bay and Burnett districts.

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

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.