Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones for parts of Maranoa and Warrego Forecast District. Issued at 8:25 pm Tuesday, 13 October 2026. Severe thunderstorm northeast of Charleville this evening. Weather Situation A severe thunderstorm has developed in a favourable environment northeast of Charleville this evening. DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas: Maranoa and Warrego Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next hour or so. 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 11:25 pm. 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.