Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 7:29 pm Monday, 10 November 2025.

Severe thunderstorm near Ipswich moving northeast.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:25 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Amberley. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect Ipswich and Lake Manchester by 7:55 pm and Upper Brookfield, Highvale and Samford by 8:25 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.