Heatwave and storms forecast for Queensland, Bureau of Meteorology says

There’s a good chance severe storm warnings will be issued for parts of Queensland this afternoon, ahead of stifling conditions into the weekend, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

Meteorologist Livio Regano said the cells were expected to hit central Queensland first and Brisbane and the south east by this evening.

“By severe, we mean the possibility of damaging hail, 2 centimetres or more, damaging winds or heavy rain causing flash flooding,” he said.

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“But the severe storms won’t quite reach the coast in most areas, apart from the south east, when it will probably be after dark.”

Inland temperatures are set to soar past 40 degrees Celsius tomorrow, with the heatwave lasting until Tuesday.

Senior Meteorologist Laura Boekel said…