IDQ21033
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in parts of Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:08 pm Tuesday, 6 October 2026.

Severe thunderstorms continue about inland parts of the Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett.

Weather Situation: Moisture and instability located to the east of a surface trough located about southeast Queensland will result in an increase in thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening, with isolated severe thunderstorms.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Biloela, Monto, Eidsvold, Moura, Mundubbera and Theodore.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Darling Downs and Granite Belt district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

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 8:10 pm.

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.