Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Ipswich, Lockyer Valley and parts of Somerset, Scenic Rim, Toowoomba and Brisbane City Council Areas.

Issued at 4:29 pm Friday, 1 December 2023.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Murphy's Creek, Helidon, Hampton and the area south of Helidon.

These thunderstorms are moving towards the east.

They are forecast to affect Laidley, Gatton, Mulgowie and Grandchester by 4:55 pm and Ipswich, Marburg, Lowood and Fernvale by 5:25 pm.

Damaging winds are likely.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* 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.