Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Ipswich, Logan, Gold Coast, Brisbane City, Scenic Rim and Redland City Council Areas.

Issued at 1:27 pm Friday, 13 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall about Southeast Queensland.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:20 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Peak Crossing, Logan Village, Greenbank and Amberley. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north to northeast. They are forecast to affect Ipswich and Bundamba Lagoon by 1:50 pm and Beenleigh, Logan Central and Redbank Plains by 2:20 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.