Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:49 pm Thursday, 14 August 2025.

Isolated severe storms with large hail near Gympie

An upper level cold pool is generating extensive thunderstorms across SE QLD this afternoon and early evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Significant accumulations of small hail are also possible. Locations which may be affected include Gympie and Tiaro.

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.