Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Peninsula, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:49 pm Wednesday, 2 February 2022.
Heavy thunderstorms now focusing around Theodore.

Weather Situation: A very humid and unstable airmass sits over the majority of the state, with high levels of moisture extending deep into the upper atmosphere ahead of a trough of low pressure moving across southwestern and southern parts of the state.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Mareeba, Taroom, Monto, Theodore, Moura and Eidsvold.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North West, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.