Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gympie, Somerset, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley Council Areas.

Issued at 5:52 pm Friday, 8 September 2023.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:50 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near the area northwest of Toowoomba and the area east of Nanango.

These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast.

They are forecast to affect Toowoomba, Helidon and Highfields by 6:20 pm and Gatton, the area southwest of Gympie and the area south of Gympie by 6:50 pm.

Damaging winds and large hailstones are likely.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* 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.