Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Somerset, Western Downs, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, Southern Downs and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 4:26 pm Sunday, 1 November 2026.

THUNDERSTORM WITH POTENTIAL GIANT HAIL AND DESTRUCTIVE WINDS APPROACHING BLACKBUTT.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:20 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce giant hailstones, destructive winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near the area between Crows Nest and Cooyar. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect Blackbutt by 4:50 pm and the area east of Nanango by 5:20 pm.

Other severe thunderstorms likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Esk and the area west of Toowoomba. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Pittsworth, Jandowae, Oakey, northern Lake Wivenhoe, Somerset Dam and Toogoolawah by 4:50 pm and Toowoomba, Kilcoy, the area southwest of Toowoomba, the area northwest of Toowoomba, the area north of Toowoomba and the area west of Kilcoy by 5:20 pm.

Large hailstones reported from Millmerran at around 3:40pm.

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.