Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast District.

Issued at 11:18 pm Wednesday, 8 December 2021.
Severe thunderstorms continue to move across southeast Queensland

Weather Situation: A trough over inland districts is leading to thunderstorm development near the New South Wales border this evening. An upper trough will aid in maintaining thunderstorm development as they move east overnight.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Stanthorpe, Goondiwindi and Inglewood.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Maranoa and Warrego district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

Bromelton Dam has recorded 61mm in 1hr to 1:55pm.
Beaudesert has recorded 67mm in 1hr to 2pm.
Trees/powerlines down in Palmwoods at 5pm.
Kin Kin has recorded 68mm in an hour to 7:45pm.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it.
* 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.