Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gympie, Somerset, South Burnett, Lockyer Valley, Gold Coast, Redland City, Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 4:50 pm Thursday, 27 November 2025.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM WITH GIANT HAIL AND DESTRUCTIVE WINDS MOVING THROUGH BRISBANE'S NORTHERN SUBURBS INCLUDING THE CBD

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:45 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce giant hailstones and destructive winds was detected near Strathpine and Redcliffe. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Brisbane CBD, Manly and Wynnum by 5:15 pm and Cleveland, Ormiston and Dunwich by 5:45 pm.

Other severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Coolangatta, the ranges south of Gayndah and the area northwest of Jimna. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Jimna, the area south of Esk and southern Lake Wivenhoe by 5:15 pm and Pomona, Mount Nebo and Highvale by 5:45 pm.

2 cm hail was reported at Elanora at around 4:10pm

3-4 cm hail was reported at Bardon and Ashgrove at around 3:30pm

2-3 cm hail was reported at Milton at 3:25pm

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines if it s safe to do so.
* Stay away from windows if there is giant hail.
* 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.