Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Southeast Coast and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:17 pm Saturday, 18 October 2025.

Severe thunderstorms approaching the NSW/Qld border, expected over far southeast Queensland during the next few hours.

Weather Situation: A southeasterly change will move into southeast Queensland during the next few hours, bringing severe thunderstorms.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Jimboomba, Boonah, Springbrook, Mount Tamborine and Beaudesert.

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.