Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Maranoa and Warrego Forecast District.

Issued at 8:00 pm Saturday, 31 October 2026.

Severe thunderstorms possible this evening through the Maranoa and Warrego district.

Weather Situation: A trough is extending through the south of the state with thunderstorms occurring to its east within a moist and unstable airmass.

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

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Darling Downs and Granite Belt district and the warning for this district 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.