Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:14 pm Friday, 31 October 2025.

Isolated to locally scattered severe thunderstorms expected over southeast Queensland in the next few hours

Weather Situation: Strong heating of moist airmass over southeastern and central Queensland east of a surface trough is leading to moderately strong instability. This will combine with strong winds in the upper atmosphere to provide a favourable environment for the development of scattered severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Dalby, Maroochydore, Kingaroy, Gatton, Noosa Heads, Kilcoy, Lowood, Yarraman, Oakey, Caloundra and Laidley.

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.