Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland for Heavy Rainfall for parts of Somerset, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas. Issued at 3:51 pm Friday, 13 March 2026. Heavy rainfall about southeast Queensland now north of Brisbane. HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: Somerset, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:45 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Mount Beerwah and Moore. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north. They are forecast to affect Beerwah, Peachester and Linville by 4:15 pm and Montville, Palmwoods and Mapleton by 4:45 pm. 47 mm of rainfall was recorded at Laceys Creek in the 30 minutes to 3:10pm. 49 mm of rainfall was recorded at Drapers Crossing in the 30 minutes to 2:45pm. Cancellation for the following areas: Brisbane,Scenic Rim,Ipswich,Logan Emergency services advise people to: * 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. A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast districts. Other warnings may be current. The next warning is due to be issued by 4:55 pm. Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.