Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland for Giant Hailstones, Destructive Winds And Heavy Rainfall for parts of Somerset, Southern Downs, Western Downs, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, Moreton Bay and South Burnett Council Areas. Issued at 4:03 pm Sunday, 1 November 2026. THUNDERSTORM WITH POTENTIAL GIANT HAIL MOVING WEST OF PITTSWORTH. GIANT HAILSTONES, DESTRUCTIVE WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: Somerset, Southern Downs, Western Downs, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and Moreton Bay The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:55 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce giant hailstones, destructive winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected. The thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. The severe thunderstorm is forecast to affect the area west of Toowoomba by 4:25 pm and the area northwest of Toowoomba, Oakey and the area west of Oakey by 4:55 pm. Other severe thunderstorms likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Inglewood, the area southwest of Esk and the area between Crows Nest and Cooyar. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Esk, northern Lake Wivenhoe and the area north of Crows Nest by 4:25 pm and Jandowae, the area south of Dalby, the area southeast of Dalby, Somerset Dam, Lake Somerset and Moore by 4:55 pm. Large hailstones reported from Millmerran at around 3:40pm. Emergency services advise people to: * If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust. * Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines if it s safe to do so. * 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. 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 5:05 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.