Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Scenic Rim Council Area.

Issued at 8:54 pm Thursday, 23 December 2021.

Slow moving thunderstorms over the ranges in the southeast.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 8:50 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Moogerah. These thunderstorms are slow moving. They are forecast to affect Kooralbyn and Moogerah Dam by 9:20 pm and Boonah and Aratula by 9:50 pm.

Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding is likely.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* 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.