Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Somerset, Lockyer Valley, Ipswich and Toowoomba Council Areas.

Issued at 8:38 pm Friday, 13 November 2026.

INTENSE RAINFALL NEAR LAIDLEY AND GATTON.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 8:30 pm, VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding were detected near Laidley, Grantham and Helidon. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north to northeast. They are forecast to affect Gatton, Hatton Vale and the area north of Gatton by 8:45 pm and Mulgowie by 9:00 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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.