Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Ipswich, Lockyer Valley and parts of Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Brisbane City and Toowoomba Council Areas.

Issued at 6:27 pm Sunday, 10 November 2024.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:20 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Harrisville and Helidon. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Boonah, Laidley and Gatton by 6:50 pm and Ipswich, the area south of Esk and the area southwest of Esk by 7:20 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.