QLD

Thu 15:13 AEST

Cancelled Severe Storm Warning - SE Queensland Somerset, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, Sun Cst

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland for Somerset, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas. Issued at 3:13 pm Thursday, 22 October 2026. Moderate rainfall continues across part of the southeast though heavy rainfall has eased. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning - southeast queensland for the following areas: Somerset, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting the Southeast Queensland area (east of Dalby from Rainbow Beach to Stanthorpe). This warning is now cancelled. 163 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT MT RESERVOIR IN THE 3 HOURS TO 8:30 AM. 159 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT ELIMBAH (ROSE CREEK RD) IN 3 HOURS TO 8:12 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 3 HOURS TO 7:30 AM. 159 mm OF RAINFALL WAS RECORDED AT CABOOLTURE (SHORT ST) IN 3 HOURS TO 7:30 AM. Cancellation for the following areas: Queensland Anonymous Locale 1 Emergency services advise people to: * Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous. * Stay away from storm water drains. * Stay away from fallen powerlines. * Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way. * For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app. A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for parts of the Darling Downs and Granite Belt district. Other warnings may be current. No further warnings will be issued for this event. 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.