Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gympie, South Burnett and Sunshine Coast Council Areas.

Issued at 2:52 pm Thursday, 9 January 2025.

Severe thunderstorms continue along the Sunshine Coast and parts of the South Burnett.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:45 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, large hailstones and damaging winds were detected near Caloundra, Lake Boondooma and Goomeri. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north to northeast. They are forecast to affect the area north of Goomeri and the area north of Lake Boondooma by 3:15 pm and Maroochydore, waters off Maroochydore and the ranges south of Gayndah by 3:45 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.