Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:21 pm Sunday, 15 November 2026.

Severe thunderstorms about parts of southern Queensland.

Weather Situation: A trough lies through the central inland of Queensland. A moist and unstable airmass on the eastern side of the trough extends over central parts of the state and into the southeast. Thunderstorms developing in this airmass will have the potential to become severe through into this evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Gatton, Laidley, Millmerran, Allora, Clifton and Pittsworth.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields district.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central West and Maranoa and Warrego districts and the warning for these districts 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.