28/05/2026
The storm is here! Stay safe everyone!
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for DAMAGING WINDS
For people in parts of Southern Downs and Toowoomba Council Areas.
Issued at 3:48 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026.
Isolated damaging wind gusts with storms over the Darling Downs.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:40 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds was detected near Allora and Clifton. This thunderstorm is moving towards the south. It is forecast to affect the area northwest of Warwick and the area north of Warwick by 3:55 pm and Warwick, the area south of Warwick and the area southeast of Warwick by 4:10 pm.
93 km/h wind gust recorded at Dalby Airport at 2:05pm.
Emergency services advise people to:
* 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.
The next warning is due to be issued by 4:20 pm.