Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gympie, Redland City, Noosa, Brisbane City, Logan and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 3:55 pm Friday, 1 November 2024.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:50 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones and damaging winds was detected near Brisbane CBD. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect Boondall and Sandgate by 4:20 pm and northern Moreton Island and Comboyuro Point by 4:50 pm.

Another severe thunderstorm likely to produce large hailstones and damaging winds was detected near the area north of Noosa Heads. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect Rainbow Beach and Wide Bay by 4:50 pm.

6CM HAIL REPORTED EAST OF BOONAH AT 2:40PM.

4cm hail reported from Flagstone at 3:15pm.

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.