Source: Bureau of Meteorology


For people in parts of Southeast Coast Forecast District.

Issued at 2:00 pm Friday, 13 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall about Southeast Queensland.

Weather Situation: Heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms are developing on a southeasterly change about the far southeast this afternoon.

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 Brisbane, Caboolture, Ipswich, Cleveland, Lowood and Redcliffe.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Darling Downs and Granite Belt district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

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.