Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Ipswich, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and Somerset Council Areas.

Issued at 8:43 pm Sunday, 8 December 2024.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 8:40 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds was detected near the area northwest of Cunninghams Gap. This thunderstorm is moving towards the north. It is forecast to affect Mulgowie by 9:10 pm and Laidley, Gatton and Hatton Vale by 9:40 pm.

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.