Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Southern Downs Council Area.

Issued at 4:12 pm Monday, 26 January 2026.

Isolated severe thunderstorms about the Southern Downs.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:05 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones was detected. The thunderstorm is moving towards the north. It is forecast to affect the area south of Warwick by 4:35 pm and the area northwest of Warwick by 5:05 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.