Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 10:26 pm Sunday, 7 December 2025.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 10:20 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near the area south of Esk, the area southwest of Esk and the area northwest of Esk. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect southern Lake Wivenhoe by 10:35 pm and Esk, the D'Aguilar Ranges and northern Lake Wivenhoe by 10:50 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.