Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland for Heavy Rainfall for parts of Somerset and Moreton Bay Council Areas. Issued at 9:38 pm Friday, 13 November 2026. Severe thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall about Esk. HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: Somerset and Moreton Bay The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 9:35 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Esk and the area west of Esk. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect the area northwest of Esk, northern Lake Wivenhoe and Somerset Dam by 10:05 pm and Toogoolawah, Mount Mee and Lake Somerset by 10:35 pm. Cancellation for the following areas: Toowoomba ,Lockyer Valley 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 Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett districts. Other warnings may be current. The next warning is due to be issued by 10:40 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.