Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 2:14 pm Friday, 1 November 2024.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:10 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce giant hailstones was detected near Kooralbyn. This thunderstorm is moving towards the north. It is forecast to affect Boonah and the area between Boonah and Beaudesert by 2:40 pm and Beaudesert and Bundamba Lagoon by 3:10 pm.

Other severe thunderstorms likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds were detected near Borumba Dam and the area southwest of Eumundi. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect the area southwest of Noosa Heads and Imbil by 2:40 pm and Noosa Heads and Pomona by 3:10 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* 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.