Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Ipswich, Logan, Scenic Rim, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 4:59 pm Thursday, 14 November 2024.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:55 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM was detected. The thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. The severe thunderstorm is forecast to affect Bundamba Lagoon by 5:10 pm and Greenbank, Redbank Plains and Wacol by 5:25 pm.

Other severe thunderstorms likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Ipswich and Conondale. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. They are forecast to affect Montville by 5:10 pm and Beerwah, Landsborough and Mapleton by 5:25 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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.