Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Ipswich, Logan, Scenic Rim and Lockyer Valley Council Areas.

Issued at 7:26 pm Wednesday, 3 April 2024.
INTENSE RAINFALL OBSERVED IN A THUNDERSTORM TO THE NORTH OF BOONAH.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:20 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding was detected near the area between Boonah and Beaudesert and Peak Crossing. This thunderstorm is slow moving. It is forecast to affect Beaudesert by 7:50 pm and Bundamba Lagoon and the area south of Amberley by 8:20 pm.

Another severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Mulgowie. This thunderstorm is slow moving. It is forecast to affect Laidley by 7:50 pm and Grandchester by 8:20 pm.

75.0 mm was recorded in 60 minutes to 7:15 pm at Coulson Crossing

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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.