Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Scenic Rim and Southern Downs Council Areas.

Issued at 2:15 am Monday, 26 October 2026.

Severe thunderstorms in the southern Darling Downs and the western Scenic Rim.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:05 am, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected. Thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect the area south of Warwick, the area north of Warwick and Dalveen by 2:50 am and Warwick, Allora and the area southeast of Warwick by 3:35 am.

68 mm recorded at Millbrook in the 3 hours to 1:27 am.

65 mm recorded at Talgai in the 3 hours to 1:17 am.

51 mm recorded at Torridon (Canal Creek) in the hour to 10:47 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.