Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Ipswich, Logan, Scenic Rim, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and Somerset Council Areas.

Issued at 8:05 pm Sunday, 25 January 2026.

Isolated severe thunderstorms ongoing about southeast Queensland.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 8:00 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds were detected near Boonah, the area between Boonah and Beaudesert, Laravale and Kooralbyn. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north. They are forecast to affect Beaudesert, Mount Mee and Woodford by 8:30 pm and Jimboomba, Harrisville, Peak Crossing, Bundamba Lagoon, Crohamhurst and the area south of Amberley by 9:00 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.