Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:19 pm Tuesday, 14 January 2025.

Severe storms have developed over the Stanthorpe area.

Weather Situation: A moist and unstable airmass lies through eastern parts of the state and is supported by an upper trough, which will aid in the development of severe thunderstorm activity during this afternoon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts. Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Emerald, Stanthorpe, Springsure, Marlborough and Carnarvon National Park.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands district. Locations which may be affected include Tully, Millaa Millaa, Ravenshoe and Mount Garnet.

46.0 mm was recorded at Sutties Creek in the 30 minutes to 4:21 pm.

58.0 mm was recorded at Emerald Crest (near Mareeba) in the 60 minutes to 3:22 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.