Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Sunshine Coast and Noosa Council Areas.

Issued at 8:43 pm Friday, 14 November 2025.

Severe thunderstorm heading offshore at the Sunshine Coast

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 8:40 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Maroochydore and Nambour. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect Noosa Heads, waters off Maroochydore and the area south of Noosa Heads by 9:10 pm.

48 mm of rainfall recorded at Mitchelton in the 30 minutes to 6:20 pm.

41 mm of rainfall recorded at Wallumbilla in the 30 minutes to 6:17 pm.

3-4 cm hail recorded at Clontarf at 6:15pm.

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.