Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 6:42 pm Monday, 11 November 2024.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:40 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds were detected near the area north of Gatton. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. They are forecast to affect Cecil Plains and the area north of Millmerran by 7:10 pm and Gatton, Millmerran and Lowood by 7:40 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.