Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:42 pm Sunday, 25 October 2026.

Severe thunderstorms continuing to develop about the interior this evening.

Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms have continued to develop about the Central West and surrounds, as well as the western Darling Downs this evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Longreach, Goondiwindi, Barcaldine, Blackall, Isisford and Tambo.

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.