Source: Australia Bureau of Meteorology
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning – Southeast Queensland
for DAMAGING WINDS
For people in parts of Southern Downs, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and Western Downs Council Areas.
Issued at 2:34 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026.
Damaging winds with storms over the Darling Downs.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:30 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds were detected near Millmerran, Jondaryan, the area east of Dalby and Bowenville. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. They are forecast to affect Pittsworth, the area southwest of Toowoomba and the area northwest of Toowoomba by 3:00 pm and Toowoomba, Allora and the area south of Toowoomba by 3:30 pm.
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 3:35 pm.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts. Other warnings may be current.
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.