Queensland’s east and southeast regions are preparing for potentially severe thunderstorms that could bring damaging winds and sizable hailstones.

Late afternoon is expected to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms along the coastline from the Sunshine Coast southward.

Despite the stormy forecast, the Sunshine Coast itself could still see temperatures climbing as high as 29 degrees Celsius.

This weather prediction aligns with a trough that is progressing through the state’s southeast on Saturday afternoon and evening. It is anticipated to move off the coast by Sunday.

As this weather system shifts, there is a possibility of thunderstorms affecting coastal areas stretching from K’gari to Moreton Bay Island as the conditions drift offshore.

Isolated thunderstorms are also set to potentially affect regions such as Wide Bay-Burnett, Darling Downs and Maranoa’s far east.

No weather warnings have been issued.