Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Toowoomba, Gold Coast, Logan and Western Downs Council Areas.

Issued at 3:05 pm Wednesday, 13 November 2024.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:00 pm, VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near the area between Boonah and Beaudesert, Millmerran and Kooralbyn. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Leyburn, Ellangowan and Kincora by 3:30 pm and Warwick, the area north of Warwick and Allora by 4:00 pm.

Another severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected. The thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect the area west of Millmerran and the area north of Millmerran by 4:00 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines if it s safe to do so.
* Stay away from windows if there is giant hail.
* 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.