Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Somerset and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 9:38 pm Friday, 13 November 2026.

Severe thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall about Esk.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 9:35 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Esk and the area west of Esk. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect the area northwest of Esk, northern Lake Wivenhoe and Somerset Dam by 10:05 pm and Toogoolawah, Mount Mee and Lake Somerset by 10:35 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.