Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 5:34 pm Friday, 8 September 2023.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:30 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar.

Thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast.

They are forecast to affect the area east of Nanango and the area northwest of Jimna by 6:00 pm and the area southwest of Gympie and the Amamoor Range northwest of Kenilworth by 6:30 pm.

Damaging winds and large hailstones are likely.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* 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.