Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Ipswich and parts of Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 4:37 pm Saturday, 17 January 2026.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:30 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds was detected near Laidley. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect the area south of Esk and Harrisville by 5:00 pm and Ipswich and Bundamba Lagoon by 5:30 pm.

49mm of rainfall was recorded at Campbells Gully (Warwick) in the 30 minutes to 3:01 pm, 65mm in the 1 hour to 3:32 pm.

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.