Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall, Large Hailstones And Damaging Winds
for parts of Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.
Issued at 2:57 pm Wednesday, 12 February 2025.
Isolated severe thunderstorms in the southeast.
Weather Situation
An upper-level trough located near the south coast combines with rich moisture and unstable conditions to generate thunderstorms over the Darling Downs and Granite Belt.
HEAVY RAINFALL, LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, large hailstones and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Stanthorpe, Moonie, Chinchilla and Tara.
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.
The next warning is due to be issued by 6:00 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Forecast
Bunya Mountains (26.8675°S, 151.4928°E, 560m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe, with damaging winds, large hail and possible heavy falls in the S in the late morning and afternoon. Winds E/NE 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 20 to 30 km/h in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 31 to 36.
Forecast for Bunya Mountains (26.8675°S, 151.4928°E, 560m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary Minimum 20° 20° 18° 20° 19° 16° 15° Maximum 33° 30° 32° 31° 32° 29° 31° Chance of rain 50% 80% 70% 60% 30% 50% 40% Likely amount 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 11
(km/h)15
(km/h)23
(km/h)18
(km/h)16
(km/h)10
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(km/h)13
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(km/h)21
(km/h)18
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(km/h)Wind direction NE E E E ENE ENE NNE NW SW SW ESE ENE NNE WNW Relative humidity 67% 46% 70% 58% 66% 48% 79% 59% 63% 34% 61% 40% 65% 39% Dew point 20°C 19°C 19°C 20°C 18°C 19°C 20°C 21°C 17°C 13°C 15°C 13°C 16°C 15°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Bunya Mountains (26.8675°S, 151.4928°E, 560m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:12am EST 5:36am EST 6:42pm EST 7:06pm EST 6:40pm EST 4:53am EST Waxing gibbous
Full moon Feb 13 Last quarter Feb 21 New moon Feb 28 First quarter Mar 07 -
Warnings
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rainfall, Large Hailstones & Damaging Winds) for Darling Downs & Granite Belt & Maranoa & Warrego
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rainfall, Large Hailstones & Damaging Winds) for Darling Downs & Granite Belt & Maranoa & Warrego
- Moderate Flood Warning For The Connors And Isaac Rivers
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