Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Ipswich and parts of Logan, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, Gold Coast and Somerset Council Areas.

Issued at 4:26 pm Friday, 14 November 2025.

Severe thunderstorms in the Southern Downs moving to the northeast.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:20 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones were detected near Springbrook and Aratula. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect Coolangatta, Numinbah Valley and Little Nerang Dam by 4:50 pm and Ipswich, Laidley and Nerang by 5:20 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.