Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Southern Downs, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley Council Areas.

Issued at 3:12 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026.

Isolated damaging winds with storms over the Darling Downs.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:05 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds was detected near the area south of Toowoomba and Felton. This thunderstorm is moving towards the southeast. It is forecast to affect Leyburn, Ellangowan and the area south of Helidon by 3:20 pm and Clifton by 3:35 pm.

93 km/h wind gust recorded at Dalby Airport at 2:05pm.

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.