Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Toowoomba Council Area.

Issued at 3:25 pm Friday, 23 October 2026.

Isolated severe storm west of Toowoomba

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:05 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near the area west of Toowoomba. This thunderstorm is slow moving.

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.