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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Large Hailstones, Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Ipswich, Somerset, Lockyer Valley, Sunshine Coast and Noosa Council Areas.

Issued at 1:34 pm Friday, 31 October 2025.

LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Ipswich, Somerset, Lockyer Valley, Sunshine Coast and Noosa
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:25 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near the area south of Noosa Heads, the area northwest of Noosa Heads, the area north of Noosa Heads, Helidon, Moore and Coolum Beach. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast to southeast. They are forecast to affect Noosa Heads, Gatton, the area southwest of Noosa Heads, Grantham, Linville and Eumundi by 1:55 pm and Laidley, waters off Noosa Heads, Mulgowie, Grandchester, Hatton Vale and Tewantin by 2:25 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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 2:35 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Large Hailstones, Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Ipswich, Somerset, Lockyer Valley, Sunshine Coast and Noosa Council Areas.

Issued at 1:34 pm Friday, 31 October 2025.

LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Ipswich, Somerset, Lockyer Valley, Sunshine Coast and Noosa
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:25 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near the area south of Noosa Heads, the area northwest of Noosa Heads, the area north of Noosa Heads, Helidon, Moore and Coolum Beach. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast to southeast. They are forecast to affect Noosa Heads, Gatton, the area southwest of Noosa Heads, Grantham, Linville and Eumundi by 1:55 pm and Laidley, waters off Noosa Heads, Mulgowie, Grandchester, Hatton Vale and Tewantin by 2:25 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.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 2:35 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Large Hailstones, Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:14 pm Friday, 31 October 2025.

Isolated to locally scattered severe thunderstorms expected over southeast Queensland in the next few hours

Weather Situation
Strong heating of moist airmass over southeastern and central Queensland east of a surface trough is leading to moderately strong instability. This will combine with strong winds in the upper atmosphere to provide a favourable environment for the development of scattered severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Dalby, Maroochydore, Kingaroy, Gatton, Noosa Heads, Kilcoy, Lowood, Yarraman, Oakey, Caloundra and Laidley.

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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:15 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Large Hailstones, Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:14 pm Friday, 31 October 2025.

Isolated to locally scattered severe thunderstorms expected over southeast Queensland in the next few hours

Weather Situation
Strong heating of moist airmass over southeastern and central Queensland east of a surface trough is leading to moderately strong instability. This will combine with strong winds in the upper atmosphere to provide a favourable environment for the development of scattered severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Dalby, Maroochydore, Kingaroy, Gatton, Noosa Heads, Kilcoy, Lowood, Yarraman, Oakey, Caloundra and Laidley.

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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 4:15 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.