Severe Thunderstorm and Flood Warnings Issued for Queensland, Australia; Motorists Rescued

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has issued Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts, anticipating damaging winds, large hailstones, and heavy rainfall. Flash flooding is causing chaos in southeast Queensland, with 24-hour rainfall exceeding 300mm in some areas, leading to multiple swift-water rescues of motorists. Minor Flood Warnings are also in effect for the Barcoo, Bulloo, and Warrego Rivers.