Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Cherbourg and parts of Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim, South Burnett, Gold Coast and Redland City Council Areas.

Issued at 5:33 pm Thursday, 30 September 2021.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:30 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Beenleigh and the area northwest of Kingaroy. These thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast. They are forecast to affect Beaudesert, Kingaroy and Wondai by 6:00 pm and the area south of Kingaroy, Canungra and Nanango by 6:30 pm.

Damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely.

2cm hail observed at Chapel Hill around 4:35pm

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.