Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Peninsula Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:43 pm Wednesday, 22 January 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continuing through parts of the North Tropical Coast and southern Queensland.

Weather Situation: A warm and unstable airmass is producing severe thunderstorms through tropical and southern Queensland.

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 and Peninsula districts. Locations which may be affected include Daintree Village.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett districts. Locations which may be affected include Emerald, Biloela, Blackwater, Rolleston, Baralaba and Springsure.

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.