For people in parts of Ipswich, Logan, Brisbane City, Moreton Bay, Somerset and Scenic Rim Council Areas.
HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL ABOUT SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:25pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding was detected near Greenbank. This thunderstorm is slow moving. It is forecast to affect Jimboomba by 3:25 pm.
Other severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Highvale, Samford and Albany Creek. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north. They are forecast to affect Strathpine, Lake Samsonvale and Kallangur by 2:55pm and Narangba, Dayboro and Burpengary by 3:25pm.
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.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts.
