Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Ipswich, Gympie, Logan, Scenic Rim, Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Brisbane City Council Areas.

Issued at 2:34 pm Friday, 1 November 2024.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:30 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones and damaging, locally destructive winds was detected near the area between Boonah and Beaudesert. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect Greenbank and Redbank Plains by 3:30 pm.

Another severe thunderstorm likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds was detected near the area southwest of Eumundi. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect the area southwest of Noosa Heads and Eumundi by 3:00 pm and Noosa Heads and Pomona by 3:30 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.