Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Wide Bay and Burnett, Southeast Coast and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:27 pm Wednesday, 31 December 2025.

Slow moving severe thunderstorms have developed this afternoon in the southeast

Weather Situation: A surface trough is combining with a warm and humid environment to produce slow moving severe thunderstorms in the southeast.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Ipswich, Lowood, Boonah, Laidley, Woodford and Imbil.

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.