Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Scenic Rim and Southern Downs Council Areas.

Issued at 9:19 pm Tuesday, 11 February 2025.

Severe thunderstorms approaching Rathdowney and the Southern Downs

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 9:15 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, large hailstones and damaging winds were detected near Mount Barney and the area northeast of Texas. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect Border Ranges National Park by 9:30 pm and Rathdowney and the area southwest of Warwick by 9:45 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.