Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for Destructive Winds, Giant Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

for Ipswich, Logan, Lockyer Valley, Redland City, Brisbane City and parts of Somerset, Scenic Rim, Western Downs, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Gold Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 4:06 pm Sunday, 26 October 2025.

VERY DANGEROUS STORM MOVING TOWARDS IPSWICH

DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, GIANT HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Ipswich, Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Western Downs, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, Gold Coast, Redland City, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:00 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Harrisville, Peak Crossing and Rosewood. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect Brisbane CBD, Ipswich, Beenleigh and Logan Central by 4:30 pm and Cleveland, Strathpine and Redcliffe by 5:00 pm.
Other severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Toowoomba and the area south of Toowoomba. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Laidley, Gatton and the area north of Toowoomba by 4:30 pm and the area south of Esk, the area west of Kingaroy and the area northwest of Kingaroy by 5:00 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Southern Downs

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines if it s safe to do so.
* Stay away from windows if there is giant hail.
* 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 the Southeast Coast and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 5:10 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 Destructive Winds, Giant Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall

for Ipswich, Logan, Lockyer Valley, Redland City, Brisbane City and parts of Somerset, Scenic Rim, Western Downs, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Gold Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 4:06 pm Sunday, 26 October 2025.

VERY DANGEROUS STORM MOVING TOWARDS IPSWICH

DESTRUCTIVE WINDS, GIANT HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Ipswich, Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Western Downs, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, Gold Coast, Redland City, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:00 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Harrisville, Peak Crossing and Rosewood. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect Brisbane CBD, Ipswich, Beenleigh and Logan Central by 4:30 pm and Cleveland, Strathpine and Redcliffe by 5:00 pm.
Other severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Toowoomba and the area south of Toowoomba. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Laidley, Gatton and the area north of Toowoomba by 4:30 pm and the area south of Esk, the area west of Kingaroy and the area northwest of Kingaroy by 5:00 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Southern Downs

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines if it s safe to do so.
* Stay away from windows if there is giant hail.
* 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 the Southeast Coast and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 5:10 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 Southeast Coast and parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:47 pm Sunday, 26 October 2025.

Scattered severe thunderstorms developing over southeast Queensland and moving towards the coast this afternoon and evening.

Weather Situation
A relatively most and unstable airmass is in place over most of southeast Queensland. This will combine with strong winds in the upper atmosphere ahead of an approaching upper-level trough to provide a favourable environment for the development of isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, including a few supercells.
LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, 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 Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Dalby, Ipswich, Kingaroy, Gatton, Jimboomba, Coolangatta and Caboolture.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Maranoa and Warrego district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Maranoa and Warrego

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 6:50 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 Southeast Coast and parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:47 pm Sunday, 26 October 2025.

Scattered severe thunderstorms developing over southeast Queensland and moving towards the coast this afternoon and evening.

Weather Situation
A relatively most and unstable airmass is in place over most of southeast Queensland. This will combine with strong winds in the upper atmosphere ahead of an approaching upper-level trough to provide a favourable environment for the development of isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, including a few supercells.
LARGE HAILSTONES, DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, 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 Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Dalby, Ipswich, Kingaroy, Gatton, Jimboomba, Coolangatta and Caboolture.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Maranoa and Warrego district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Maranoa and Warrego

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 6:50 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

Fire Weather Warning

for Southeast Coast fire weather district

Issued at 03:23 PM EST on Sunday 26 October 2025

Weather Situation
Hot and dry conditions, combined with fresh to locally strong and gusty westerly winds will result in extreme fire danger over the Southeast Coast fire weather districts on Monday. The chance of a thunderstorm during the afternoon and evening. A milder, humid, gusty south to southeast wind change is expected in the evening.

For Monday 27 October:
Extreme Fire Danger for the following areas:
Southeast Coast

The Queensland Fire Department advises you to:
Refer to your Bushfire Survival Plan now.
Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.fire.qld.gov.au/current-incidents and www.bom.gov.au.
Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency.

For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.fire.qld.gov.au.
The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EST Monday.