Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland for Intense Rainfall for parts of Moreton Bay Council Area. Issued at 7:54 am Thursday, 22 October 2026. INTENSE RAINFALL CONTINUING THROUGH PARTS OF MORETON BAY. INTENSE RAINFALL for the following areas: Moreton Bay The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:50 am, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding was detected near Caboolture and Burpengary. This thunderstorm is slow moving. It is forecast to affect Narangba by 8:20 am and Lake Samsonvale by 8:50 am. 154 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT MT RESERVOIR IN THE 3 HOURS TO 7:45 AM. 141 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT BURPENGARY (MATHEW CR) IN 3 HOURS TO 7:45 AM. 168 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT SHEEP STATION CREEK (MORAYFIELD) IN THE 3 HOURS TO 7:30 AM. 159 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT CABOOLTURE (SHORT ST) IN THE 3 HOURS TO 7:30 AM. 137 mm of rainfall as recorded at Elimbah (Rose Creek Rd) in 3 hours to 7:45 am. Emergency services advise people to: * If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust. * 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 district. Other warnings may be current. The next warning is due to be issued by 8:55 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.