Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Ipswich, Logan and Scenic Rim Council Areas.

Issued at 6:14 pm Saturday, 28 December 2024.

Severe thunderstorms have developed west of Boonah and Ipswich.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:10 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds were detected near Aratula and Rosevale. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Boonah, Harrisville and Peak Crossing by 6:40 pm and Beaudesert, the area between Boonah and Beaudesert and Bundamba Lagoon by 7:10 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.