Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Wide Bay and Burnett, Southeast Coast and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:15 pm Sunday, 25 January 2026.

Isolated severe thunderstorms about southeast Queensland.

Weather Situation: Isolated severe thunderstorms have triggered in an unstable airmass near a surface trough about southeast Queensland this evening. Some thunderstorm activity in New South Wales may also reach the border in the next couple of hours.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Kingaroy, Gatton, Lowood, Yarraman, Laidley and Nanango.

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.