Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gympie, Toowoomba, Somerset and South Burnett Council Areas.

Issued at 5:53 pm Friday, 15 November 2024.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:50 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near the area west of Toogoolawah. They are forecast to affect the area northeast of Lake Boondooma by 6:50 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.