Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 4:34 pm Thursday, 27 November 2025.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM WITH GIANT HAIL AND DESTRUCTIVE WINDS APPROACHING SPRINGBROOK AND BEECHMONT

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:25 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce giant hailstones and destructive winds was detected near Lamington National Park and the area south of Canungra. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Springbrook and Numinbah Valley by 4:55 pm.

Other severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Strathpine, the ranges south of Gayndah and Linville. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Redcliffe, Jimna and Brisbane Airport by 4:55 pm and the area south of Esk, southern waters of Moreton Bay and Mud Island by 5:25 pm.

3-4 cm hail was reported at Bardon and Ashgrove at about 3:30pm

2-3 cm hail was reported at Milton at 3:25pm

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.