Source: Bureau of Meteorology

for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in parts of North West, Central West, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:48 pm Sunday, 15 November 2026.

Severe thunderstorms about parts of southern and northwestern 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 this afternoon and early evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the Central West, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Central Highlands and Coalfields districts. Locations which may be affected include Roma, Stanthorpe, Mitchell, Tara, Inglewood and Texas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the next several hours in parts of the North West district. Locations which may be affected include Cloncurry.

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.