Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Ipswich, Lockyer Valley and Somerset Council Areas.

Issued at 1:53 pm Thursday, 28 September 2023.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:50 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Rosewood.

These thunderstorms are slow moving.

They are forecast to affect Amberley, Hatton Vale and Marburg by 2:50 pm.

Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding is likely.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* 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.