Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Somerset, Scenic Rim, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and Gympie Council Areas.

Issued at 1:58 pm Tuesday, 27 October 2026.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM CROSSING THE BORDER TOWARDS SPRINGBROOK, SEVERE STORMS ALSO CONTINUING ELSEWHERE

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:55 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near the McPherson Range and Springbrook. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect Numinbah Valley, Little Nerang Dam and the area south of Canungra by 2:10 pm and Coolangatta, Tallebudgera and Miami by 2:25 pm.

Other severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Somerset Dam, Mapleton and the ranges south of Jimna. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Yandina and the area west of Conondale by 2:10 pm and Dayboro, Mount Mee and Kenilworth by 2:25 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines if it s safe to do so.
* 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.