Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Damaging Winds for parts of Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast District. Issued at 8:07 pm Sunday, 25 October 2026. Severe thunderstorms continuing about the Darling Downs and Granite Belt this evening. Weather Situation Severe thunderstorms are moving east across the Darling Downs and Granite Belt this evening. DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas: Darling Downs and Granite Belt Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Stanthorpe, Texas, Inglewood, Moonie and Millmerran. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. Cancellation for the following areas: Channel Country,Maranoa and Warrego,Central West 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 11:10 pm Sunday. 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.