Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Somerset, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 8:05 pm Saturday, 28 December 2024.

A severe thunderstorm has redeveloped near Esk.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 8:00 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds was detected near Esk and northern Lake Wivenhoe. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect Somerset Dam by 8:30 pm and Dayboro, Mount Mee and Lake Somerset by 9:00 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.