Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 1:39 pm Tuesday, 27 October 2026.

Severe storms developing across SEQ

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:35 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Toogoolawah, Moore, the NSW border, Mapleton and Linville. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect the McPherson Range, Springbrook and Lake Somerset by 1:50 pm and Numinbah Valley, Little Nerang Dam and Somerset Dam by 2:05 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.