Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 4:56 pm Monday, 27 November 2023.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:45 pm, very dangerous thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Kilcoy and the area west of Kilcoy.

These thunderstorms are slow moving.

Very dangerous thunderstorms are forecast to affect the area north of Woodford by 5:45 pm.

Other severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Boonah and Beaudesert.

They are forecast to affect Nerang, Mount Tamborine and Tamborine by 5:45 pm.

Heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding is likely.

Mt Stanley (near Kilcoy/Somerset Dam) recorded 55mm in 1 hour to 4:13 pm

Gregor Creek (near Kilcoy/Somerset Dam) recorded 77mm in 57 minutes to 4:55 pm

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.