Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:14 pm Monday, 4 November 2024.

Severe storms have developed along the NSW border, moving east into the Southeast Coast district.

Weather situation: A line of severe thunderstorms has developed along an upper trough situated through inland parts of the southeast. The line is moving to the east northeast and is expected to reach into southern parts of the Southeast Coast district in the coming hours.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Boonah, Beaudesert, Mount Tamborine and Springbrook.

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.