Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Somerset, South Burnett, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and Gympie Council Areas.

Issued at 7:21 pm Sunday, 12 October 2025.

GIANT HAIL POSSIBLE IN A THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING JIMNA

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:15 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones and damaging winds was detected near Jimna and the ranges south of Jimna. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Conondale and the area west of Conondale by 7:45 pm and Crohamhurst, Maleny and Montville by 8:15 pm.

Other severe thunderstorms likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds were detected near the area west of Kilcoy. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. They are forecast to affect Kilcoy and the area north of Lake Boondooma by 7:45 pm and Proston and Mount Mee by 8:15 pm.

6 CM HAILSTONES WERE OBSERVED AT BELLTHORPE AROUND 5:00 PM.

4 cm hailstones were observed at Stanmore around 5:15 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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.