Source: Bureau of Meteorology

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

Issued at 2:47 pm Tuesday, 27 October 2026.

Severe thunderstorms continuing in SEQ

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:40 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Miami and Kenilworth. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Lamington National Park and the area southwest of Eumundi by 2:55 pm and Springbrook and Eumundi by 3:10 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.