Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 4:30 pm Thursday, 12 November 2026.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM SOUTH OF ESK TRACKING EAST.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:25 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Esk and the area south of Esk. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect southern Lake Wivenhoe and the D'Aguilar Ranges by 4:55 pm and Fernvale, Mount Nebo and Highvale by 5:25 pm.

Other severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near the ranges south of Jimna. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect Kilcoy, Mount Kilcoy and Elgin Vale by 4:55 pm and the ranges between Gympie and Murgon, Conondale and the area north of Woodford by 5:25 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines if it s safe to do so.
* Stay away from windows if there is giant hail.
* 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.