Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Ipswich, Logan, Brisbane City and parts of Somerset, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 6:24 am Thursday, 3 March 2022.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:20 am, very dangerous thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Hatton Vale, Marburg and Rosewood. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. Very dangerous thunderstorms are forecast to affect Ipswich, Fernvale and Mount Nebo by 6:50 am and Brisbane CBD, Samford and Aspley by 7:20 am.

Other severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Comboyuro Point, Conondale, Peak Crossing and Tangalooma. They are forecast to affect Landsborough, Crohamhurst and Maleny by 6:50 am and the area southwest of Caloundra, Beerburrum and northern Bribie Island by 7:20 am.

Large, possibly giant hailstones, intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding and damaging winds are likely.

Cooyar (near Nanango) recorded 44mm in 30 minutes to 4:45am
Maroon Dam recorded 39mm in 15 minutes to 3:15am.
Woodford recorded 66mm in 30 minutes to 3am.
Giant hail around 5 to 6cm was recorded just west of Inglewood around 12:10am.
Giant hail around 5cm was recorded at Windera around 7:30 - 8pm.
A 93 km/h wind gust was recorded at Dalby Airport.at 7:15 pm.

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.