Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Ipswich, Somerset, Western Downs, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and Scenic Rim Council Areas.

Issued at 4:33 pm Thursday, 12 February 2026.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:25 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Laidley, Pittsworth and the area southwest of Dalby. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect Toowoomba, Dalby and the area south of Toowoomba by 4:55 pm and Gatton, the area northwest of Toowoomba and the area north of Toowoomba by 5:25 pm.

46 mm was recorded at Tara Lagoon in the 30 minutes to 3:27 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.