Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gympie and Noosa Council Areas.

Issued at 2:16 pm Monday, 22 September 2025.

Severe thunderstorms developing north of Noosa Heads

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:10 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones were detected near Kin Kin. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Lake Cootharaba by 2:40 pm and Lake Cooloola by 3:10 pm.

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.