Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall, Large Hailstones And Damaging Winds
for parts of Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.
Issued at 8:36 pm Tuesday, 11 February 2025.
Severe thunderstorms in parts of southern Queensland this evening.
Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms are developing in the Maranoa and Warrego this evening, supported by an upper level trough and a hot unstable airmass. Severe thunderstorms are also possible about the Border Rivers and Granite Belt.
HEAVY RAINFALL, LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
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 Warwick, St George, Stanthorpe, Bollon, Inglewood and Mungindi.
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 11:40 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
Pickanjinnie (26.5812°S, 149.1143°E, 317m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the E, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Storms possibly severe from the late morning. Winds NW/NE 25 to 35 km/h tending NW/SW 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day then tending NE/SE 20 to 30 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to 22 to 27 with daytime temperatures reaching 36 to 42.
Forecast for Pickanjinnie (26.5812°S, 149.1143°E, 317m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary Minimum 23° 21° 21° 22° 19° 15° 17° Maximum 38° 35° 35° 34° 32° 32° 35° Chance of rain 70% 40% 60% 30% 5% 20% 60% Likely amount 1-5mm 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 22
(km/h)14
(km/h)25
(km/h)16
(km/h)24
(km/h)12
(km/h)17
(km/h)18
(km/h)18
(km/h)21
(km/h)17
(km/h)13
(km/h)18
(km/h)9
(km/h)Wind direction NNE NE NE NE NNE NE WNW SW S SW SSE SSW NE WNW Relative humidity 51% 32% 63% 39% 62% 41% 63% 37% 45% 23% 39% 21% 55% 28% Dew point 19°C 18°C 19°C 18°C 19°C 19°C 21°C 17°C 13°C 8°C 9°C 6°C 16°C 13°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Pickanjinnie (26.5812°S, 149.1143°E, 317m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:23am EST 5:47am EST 6:51pm EST 7:15pm EST 6:49pm EST 5:05am EST Waxing gibbous
Full moon Feb 13 Last quarter Feb 21 New moon Feb 28 First quarter Mar 07 -
Warnings
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rain, Large Hail & Damaging Winds) for Maranoa & Warrego, Darling Downs & Granite Belt & Southeast Coast
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rain, Large Hail & Damaging Winds) for Maranoa & Warrego, Darling Downs & Granite Belt & Southeast Coast
- Moderate Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
- Moderate Flood Warning For The Connors And Isaac Rivers
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Temperature for next 7 days
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Rain for next 7 days