Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gympie, Somerset, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 2:29 pm Tuesday, 27 October 2026.

VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM MOVING TOWARDS GOLD COAST, SEVERE STORMS ALSO CONTINUING ELSEWHERE

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:25 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 Little Nerang Dam, Tallebudgera and Miami. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect Mudgeeraba by 2:40 pm.

Other severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected. Thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast to southeast. They are forecast to affect the D'Aguilar Ranges, Kenilworth and the area northwest of Mapleton by 2:40 pm and Mount Nebo, Highvale and Samford by 2:55 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.