Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Transmitters serving the area between Gatton and Esk, including Laidley are REQUESTED TO USE THE STANDARD EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNAL BEFORE BROADCASTING THIS MESSAGE.

For people in Lockyer Valley and parts of Ipswich, Somerset, Brisbane City, Moreton Bay and Toowoomba Council Areas.

Issued at 2:35 pm Saturday, 1 November 2025.

VERY DANGEROUS STORM WITH GIANT HAIL AND DESTRUCTIVE WINDS APPROACHING ESK

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:15 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Gatton and Grantham. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect Laidley, the area south of Esk and the area southwest of Esk by 2:45 pm and Esk, the area west of Esk and the area northwest of Esk by 3:15 pm.

5 CM HAIL STONES WERE REPORTED AT NOBBY AT 1:55 PM.

5 CM HAIL STONES WERE REPORTED AT CLIFTON AT 1:30 PM.

9 CM HAIL STONES WERE REPORTED AT PRATTEN AT 1:03 PM.

2 cm hail stones were reported at Mt Walker at 12:44 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.