Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of South Burnett, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley Council Areas.

Issued at 12:22 pm Monday, 18 October 2021.

Weather Situation:

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 12:20 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Cambooya, the area west of Oakey and the area west of Toowoomba. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. They are forecast to affect the area southwest of Toowoomba, the ranges south of Gayndah and Oakey by 12:50 pm and Toowoomba, the area south of Toowoomba and the area northwest of Toowoomba by 1:20 pm.

Damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.