The BoM said golf ball-sized hail and 113kmh wind gusts had been reported at Oakey at around 5pm.

It came as Queensland was hit by record temperatures for a second straight day through an intense hot spell across much of the state.

The Bureau’s updated warning was issued for parts of Brisbane, Gold Coast, Gympie, Moreton Bay and islands, Kingaroy, Caboolture, Cherbourg, Scenic Rim, Ipswich, Logan, Somerset, Southern Downs, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, Sunshine Coast and Noosa.

At 7:55pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Beenleigh, Logan City, Cleveland and the ranges between Gympie and Murgon.

The thunderstorms were moving northeast and were forecast to hit Brisbane CBD by 8.10pm, Strathpine, Gympie and the area northwest of Gympie by 8:25pm, southern waters of Moreton Bay, Amity Point and Kilkivan by 8:25pm and Mud Island, southern Moreton Island and the area north of Kilkivan by 8:55pm.

Damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely.

“Damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely,” the BoM warned.

“The threat of large hail has decreased significantly over the past 30 minutes (to 7.30pm), however heavy rainfall and damaging winds remain a threat, particularly across southern suburbs of Brisbane.”

Energex have reported about 5327 homes are currently without power in the early stages of tonight’s storm, and the number is expected to rise.

Of this figure, 1552 come from Brisbane City and 3120 from Logan.

A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Southeast Coast and parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:55pm.

The mercury soared highest today in the outback town of Windorah which reached 45.5C for the second successive day, the hottest February temperature since recordings began in 1887.

The sweltering heat, which the Bureau of Meteorology was tipping would deliver a statewide record of average hot temperatures, also saw 45C at Winton and a February record of 44.5 at Barcaldine.

There were also record hot minimum temperatures around the state, highlighted by Isisford only dropping to 33.9.

Winton broke its February record for the highest minimum temperature at 31.3C. Even Brisbane only got down to 26.3 overnight as residents woke up to sauna-like conditions with 85 per cent humidity.

Nine News Queensland reported an area north of Brisbane was hit by a mini-tornado last night.

It reported locals of the area described the storm as a “savagely spinning massive destruction.”

The town endured damage to homes and sheds with the collapsing of trees from the freak storm.

A cleanup process is underway for Biggenden.

The BOM is forecasting more hot and humid conditions on Wednesday, while Julia Creek is tipped to eclipse 46C on Thursday before temperatures ease on Friday. Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Annabelle Sord told AAP the “unstable” system could lead to more storm activity after Sunday night’s weather event damaged power lines and left thousands without power.

“There’s really high humidity, which has made it feel even hotter,” Ms Sord said.

The humid and hot temperatures are expected to continue until the weekend. “By Friday it should get a few degrees cooler and the humidity should drop,” Ms Sord said.

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.

EARLIER: THE state has sweltered through a muggy night, with record-breaking temperatures in Central Queensland overnight.

Winton stayed at 31.3 degrees overnight, the hottest February evening in 35 years.

Nearby Blackall, southeast of Longreach, broke records for the second time this month, only dropping to 30.7 last night.

The southeast was also hotter than usual.

Forecaster for the Bureau of Meteorology Annabelle Sord says Brisbane was five degrees above its overnight February average, but humidity played a big role in making it feel even more uncomfortable.

“With that high humidity it actually made it feel more like 30 degrees, it was warm and sticky,” she said.

The temperature hovered at around 26 degrees overnight in Brisbane, Ipswich, Mackay, Townsville, Rockhampton and the Gold Coast.

Today the state is expecting more heat, and the possibility of storms.

It’s hot almost everywhere, particularly in the central west with a few towns expected to reach 45 degrees today,” Ms Sord said.

Longreach, Blackall, Isisford and Windorah are forecast to be the hottest in the state.

Birdsville is heading for a top of 44, Rockhampton 39, Mackay and Townsville 34 and Cairns 33.

Ipswich is forecast to be the hottest in the southeast today, reaching 37 degrees, Brisbane is expecting 35 and the Gold Coast 32 degrees.

The Bureau says storms are most likely in the southeast, Darling Downs and the Burnett regions today and tomorrow with the possibility for large hail especially inland.

The Central Highlands and Georgetown also have isolated storms forecast for Thursday and Friday.

It comes as more than 2400 homes in the southeast struggle without airconditioning and refrigeration because of Sunday’s storms.

Energex restored power to the majority of homes yesterday, but some residents are still without power this morning.

More than 1400 homes in Logan are still disconnected, as well as nearly 200 at Scenic Rim and 400 in Brisbane, with Newmarket the worst affected city suburb.

An Energex spokesman said plans are still underway to get the rest of the properties reconnected today.

“We had crews working throughout the night and we have fresh crews starting this morning,” he said.

“We have 20 wires still down around the network and we are on track with repairs.

“That said, there is some severe damage in the Logan area, and accessibility may be a problem in the Hinterland, but we are hopeful.”