Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Southeast Coast Forecast District.

Issued at 3:31 pm Thursday, 31 August 2023.

Severe thunderstorms are developing in the southeast this afternoon.

Weather Situation:
A humid and unstable airmass is combining with a trough of low-pressure and seabreezes to produce severe thunderstorms over southeast of Queensland this afternoon and evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Beaudesert, Mount Tamborine and Springbrook.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* 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.