Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gympie and South Burnett Council Areas.

Issued at 6:54 pm Wednesday, 6 September 2023.
Severe thunderstorms are occurring in the Upper Brisbane River Valley.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:45 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near the area east of Murgon.
These thunderstorms are moving towards the north.
They are forecast to affect Goomeri by 7:15 pm and the ranges between Gympie and Murgon and Kilkivan by 7:45 pm.

Large hailstones, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds are likely.
Kingaham recorded 44mm in the 30 minutes to 5:16pm.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.