Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gympie and Noosa Council Areas.

Issued at 2:22 pm Thursday, 16 January 2025.

Isolated severe storm near Gympie.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:20 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones was detected. The thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Gympie by 2:35 pm and the area southeast of Gympie, the area east of Gympie and Kin Kin by 2:50 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.