Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in parts of Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:23 pm Monday, 26 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorm in interior southeast.

Weather Situation: An unstable airmass and airflow convergence in the southeast will assist with severe thunderstorms late this evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Chinchilla.

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.