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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:45 pm Wednesday, 27 May 2026.

Severe thunderstorms about the southern interior and southeast.

Weather Situation: A deepening trough over the interior of the state is expected to gradually move east today. Moisture has increased to the east of the trough due to a persistent moist northeasterly airstream, supporting the development of thunderstorms. These storms may bring locally heavy rainfall and damaging winds to parts of the southern interior and southeastern areas of the state.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts. Locations which may be affected include Goondiwindi, Cunnamulla, St George, Blackall, Carnarvon National Park and Bollon.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Southeast Coast district. Locations which may be affected include Brisbane and Samford.

50 mm of rainfall recorded at Dayboro in the 30 minutes to 3:55 pm.

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 7:45 pm.

If severe thunderstorms develop in the Southeast Queensland area (east of Dalby from Rainbow Beach to Stanthorpe), a more Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area. Other warnings may be current.

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.