Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:49 pm Thursday, 12 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall and gusty winds with thunderstorms across southern parts of Queensland today.

Weather Situation: A trough over central and southern areas triggers slow moving thunderstorms in a humid airmass.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and possible damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Dalby, Gatton, Caboolture, Taroom and Carnarvon National Park.

48 mm was recorded at Mt Playfair in the 30 minutes to 4:33 pm.

39 mm was recorded at Mooga Hills in the 30 minutes to 4:20 pm.

46 mm was recorded at Tara Lagoon in the 30 minutes to 3:27 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.