Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland for Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones And Heavy Rainfall for parts of Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley Council Areas. Issued at 12:58 am Tuesday, 27 October 2026. A severe thunderstorm is occurring over the southeast inland this evening, moving east. DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 12:50 am, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Ellangowan and Clifton. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Allora by 1:20 am and the area north of Warwick, Maryvale and Cunninghams Gap by 1:50 am. Cancellation for the following areas: South Burnett,Gympie ,Cherbourg 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, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts. Other warnings may be current. The next warning is due to be issued by 2:00 am. 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.