QLD

Mon 04:40 AEST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Heavy Rainfall) for parts of Southeast Coast and Darling Downs and Granite Belt

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall for parts of Southeast Coast and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:40 am Monday, 26 October 2026. Severe thunderstorms in inland southeast Queensland. Weather Situation Severe thunderstorms and heavy showers continue moving east into the south east this morning towards Logan and Cleveland. HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas: Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Cleveland, Jimboomba, Boonah, Beenleigh and North Stradbroke Island. 68 mm recorded at Goomburra in the 3 hours to 4:25 am. 75 mm recorded at Upper Goomburra in the 3 hours to 4:24 am. 98 mm recorded at Tarome (Warill Creek) in the 4 hours to 4:16 am 68 mm recorded at Millbrook in the 3 hours to 1:27 am. 65 mm recorded at Talgai in the 3 hours to 1:17 am. 51 mm recorded at Torridon (Canal Creek) in the hour to 10:47 pm. 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. The next warning is due to be issued by 7:40 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.