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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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

for parts of Ipswich, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and Gold Coast Council Areas.

Issued at 6:59 pm Monday, 26 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms affecting parts of the southeast.

DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Ipswich, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and Gold Coast
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:55 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones were detected. Thunderstorms are moving towards the north to northeast. They are forecast to affect Laidley, Rathdowney and Kooralbyn by 7:25 pm and Beaudesert, the area south of Esk and Laravale by 7:55 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Toowoomba ,Southern Downs

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 North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Southeast Coast districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:00 pm.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts 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 Damaging Winds And Large Hailstones

for parts of Ipswich, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and Gold Coast Council Areas.

Issued at 6:59 pm Monday, 26 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms affecting parts of the southeast.

DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES for the following areas:
Ipswich, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and Gold Coast
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:55 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones were detected. Thunderstorms are moving towards the north to northeast. They are forecast to affect Laidley, Rathdowney and Kooralbyn by 7:25 pm and Beaudesert, the area south of Esk and Laravale by 7:55 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Toowoomba ,Southern Downs

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 North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Southeast Coast districts.
Other warnings may be current.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:00 pm.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts 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 Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:58 pm Monday, 26 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms about the southeast, with heavy rainfall about the northeast coast.

Weather Situation
Convergence about the ranges has resulted in the development of isolated severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening about the southeast. Convergent winds about the northeast coast are resulting in heavy rainfall with shower and thunderstorm activity.
DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Southeast Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the Southeast Coast district. Locations which may be affected include Gatton, Laidley, Lowood, Boonah and Beaudesert.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin districts. Locations which may be affected include Tully, Cardwell and Lucinda.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Darling Downs and Granite Belt district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt

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 10:00 pm.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts 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 Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:58 pm Monday, 26 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms about the southeast, with heavy rainfall about the northeast coast.

Weather Situation
Convergence about the ranges has resulted in the development of isolated severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening about the southeast. Convergent winds about the northeast coast are resulting in heavy rainfall with shower and thunderstorm activity.
DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Southeast Coast
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the Southeast Coast district. Locations which may be affected include Gatton, Laidley, Lowood, Boonah and Beaudesert.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin districts. Locations which may be affected include Tully, Cardwell and Lucinda.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Darling Downs and Granite Belt district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt

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 10:00 pm.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts 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

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:06 PM EST on Monday 26 January 2026
Valid for Monday 26 January 2026 to Thursday 29 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the high thirties and low forties over the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett, and reaching the low to high forties further inland. Maximum temperatures over the Southeast coast and Wide Bay and Burnett will decrease to high twenties to high thirties from Tuesday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to high twenties, reaching the low thirties far inland over the Channel Country.

Severe heatwave conditions through most of southern QLD are expected to persist well into this week. Severe heatwave conditions over the Southeast Coast and wide Bay and Burnett are expected to ease from Tuesday. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Charleville, Goondiwindi, Ipswich, Kingaroy, Longreach, Roma, Stanthorpe, Thargomindah and Warwick.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 27 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:06 PM EST on Monday 26 January 2026
Valid for Monday 26 January 2026 to Thursday 29 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the high thirties and low forties over the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett, and reaching the low to high forties further inland. Maximum temperatures over the Southeast coast and Wide Bay and Burnett will decrease to high twenties to high thirties from Tuesday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to high twenties, reaching the low thirties far inland over the Channel Country.

Severe heatwave conditions through most of southern QLD are expected to persist well into this week. Severe heatwave conditions over the Southeast Coast and wide Bay and Burnett are expected to ease from Tuesday. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Charleville, Goondiwindi, Ipswich, Kingaroy, Longreach, Roma, Stanthorpe, Thargomindah and Warwick.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 27 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:06 PM EST on Monday 26 January 2026
Valid for Monday 26 January 2026 to Thursday 29 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the high thirties and low forties over the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett, and reaching the low to high forties further inland. Maximum temperatures over the Southeast coast and Wide Bay and Burnett will decrease to high twenties to high thirties from Tuesday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to high twenties, reaching the low thirties far inland over the Channel Country.

Severe heatwave conditions through most of southern QLD are expected to persist well into this week. Severe heatwave conditions over the Southeast Coast and wide Bay and Burnett are expected to ease from Tuesday. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Charleville, Goondiwindi, Ipswich, Kingaroy, Longreach, Roma, Stanthorpe, Thargomindah and Warwick.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 27 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:06 PM EST on Monday 26 January 2026
Valid for Monday 26 January 2026 to Thursday 29 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the high thirties and low forties over the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett, and reaching the low to high forties further inland. Maximum temperatures over the Southeast coast and Wide Bay and Burnett will decrease to high twenties to high thirties from Tuesday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to high twenties, reaching the low thirties far inland over the Channel Country.

Severe heatwave conditions through most of southern QLD are expected to persist well into this week. Severe heatwave conditions over the Southeast Coast and wide Bay and Burnett are expected to ease from Tuesday. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Charleville, Goondiwindi, Ipswich, Kingaroy, Longreach, Roma, Stanthorpe, Thargomindah and Warwick.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 27 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:06 PM EST on Monday 26 January 2026
Valid for Monday 26 January 2026 to Thursday 29 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the high thirties and low forties over the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett, and reaching the low to high forties further inland. Maximum temperatures over the Southeast coast and Wide Bay and Burnett will decrease to high twenties to high thirties from Tuesday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to high twenties, reaching the low thirties far inland over the Channel Country.

Severe heatwave conditions through most of southern QLD are expected to persist well into this week. Severe heatwave conditions over the Southeast Coast and wide Bay and Burnett are expected to ease from Tuesday. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Charleville, Goondiwindi, Ipswich, Kingaroy, Longreach, Roma, Stanthorpe, Thargomindah and Warwick.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 27 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:06 PM EST on Monday 26 January 2026
Valid for Monday 26 January 2026 to Thursday 29 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the high thirties and low forties over the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett, and reaching the low to high forties further inland. Maximum temperatures over the Southeast coast and Wide Bay and Burnett will decrease to high twenties to high thirties from Tuesday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to high twenties, reaching the low thirties far inland over the Channel Country.

Severe heatwave conditions through most of southern QLD are expected to persist well into this week. Severe heatwave conditions over the Southeast Coast and wide Bay and Burnett are expected to ease from Tuesday. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Charleville, Goondiwindi, Ipswich, Kingaroy, Longreach, Roma, Stanthorpe, Thargomindah and Warwick.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 27 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:06 PM EST on Monday 26 January 2026
Valid for Monday 26 January 2026 to Thursday 29 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the high thirties and low forties over the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett, and reaching the low to high forties further inland. Maximum temperatures over the Southeast coast and Wide Bay and Burnett will decrease to high twenties to high thirties from Tuesday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to high twenties, reaching the low thirties far inland over the Channel Country.

Severe heatwave conditions through most of southern QLD are expected to persist well into this week. Severe heatwave conditions over the Southeast Coast and wide Bay and Burnett are expected to ease from Tuesday. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Charleville, Goondiwindi, Ipswich, Kingaroy, Longreach, Roma, Stanthorpe, Thargomindah and Warwick.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 27 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:06 PM EST on Monday 26 January 2026
Valid for Monday 26 January 2026 to Thursday 29 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the high thirties and low forties over the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett, and reaching the low to high forties further inland. Maximum temperatures over the Southeast coast and Wide Bay and Burnett will decrease to high twenties to high thirties from Tuesday. Overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to high twenties, reaching the low thirties far inland over the Channel Country.

Severe heatwave conditions through most of southern QLD are expected to persist well into this week. Severe heatwave conditions over the Southeast Coast and wide Bay and Burnett are expected to ease from Tuesday. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Charleville, Goondiwindi, Ipswich, Kingaroy, Longreach, Roma, Stanthorpe, Thargomindah and Warwick.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Tuesday 27 January 2026