Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 5:34 pm Tuesday, 21 January 2025.

Isolated severe storm near NW of Ipswich this evening

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:30 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones was detected near Marburg and Lowood. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect Lake Manchester and Fernvale by 6:00 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.