Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central West and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:17 pm Saturday, 25 January 2025.

Severe thunderstorms have developed this evening.

Weather Situation: A warm and moist airmass combined with and inland trough to trigger thunderstorms this evening

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 Blackall.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Central Highlands and Coalfields districts and the warning for these districts 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.