Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Logan, Redland City, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 11:33 am Sunday, 18 January 2026.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 11:25 am, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Brisbane CBD, Woodridge and Camp Hill. These thunderstorms are slow moving. They are forecast to affect Victoria Point, Ormiston and Highvale by 11:55 am and Cleveland, Strathpine and Macleay Island by 12:25 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.