Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Southern Downs, Western Downs and Toowoomba Council Areas.

Issued at 2:47 pm Sunday, 26 October 2025.

Severe thunderstorms developing to the west of Warwick and Dalby.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:40 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones were detected near Leyburn. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. They are forecast to affect Allora, the area northwest of Warwick and the area north of Warwick by 3:10 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.