Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Logan, Redland City, Brisbane City, Moreton Bay and Ipswich Council Areas.

Issued at 12:46 pm Saturday, 14 December 2024.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 12:40 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Tingalpa Reservoir and Camp Hill. This thunderstorm is moving towards the west. It is forecast to affect Brisbane CBD, Enoggera Reservoir and Enoggera by 1:10 pm and Wacol, Lake Manchester and Upper Brookfield by 1:40 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.