Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:44 pm Monday, 13 January 2025.

Isolated severe thunderstorms near Gladstone and Emerald are tracking north to northeast.

Weather Situation: Moisture and instability to the east of a surface trough will result in isolated severe thunderstorms about the southeast of the state.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gladstone, Emerald and Comet.

94 km/h wind gust recorded at Emerald at 10:35 pm

91 km/h wind gust recorded at Kingaroy at 5:36 pm

72 mm of rainfall recorded at Cressbrook Dam in the 1 hour to 6:32 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.