Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Capricornia and parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:08 pm Friday, 10 December 2021.
Severe thunderstorms over parts of eastern Queensland.

Weather Situation: Thunderstorms are triggering on a trough through central and southeast Queensland.
Very Dangerous Storms are likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and 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 Moreton Island and North Stradbroke Island.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the Capricornia and parts of the Central Coast and Whitsundays, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast districts.
Locations which may be affected include Maroochydore, Rockhampton, Moreton Island, Noosa Heads, Yeppoon and Mount Morgan.

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.