Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Southeast Queensland
This alert is no longer in effect.
BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a high-priority severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding across Southeast Queensland, including Brisbane and Logan.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Queensland
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeast Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a "Top Priority" Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall in Southeast Queensland. The alert (IDQ21035) was issued at 1:27 pm on Friday, March 13, 2026, and is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
The warning covers parts of the following council areas:
- Brisbane City
- Gold Coast
- Ipswich
- Logan
- Redland City
- Scenic Rim
At 1:20 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected near Peak Crossing, Logan Village, Greenbank, and Amberley. These storms are moving toward the north to northeast.
What You Should Do
Emergency services advise residents in the affected areas to take the following precautions:
- Seek Shelter: Go inside a strong building and stay there until the storm passes.
- Secure Property: Park vehicles undercover and away from trees; close all doors and windows.
- Health and Safety: Keep asthma medications close, as storms and wind can trigger attacks. Charge mobile phones and power banks in case of power outages.
- Pets: Place pets in a safe location and ensure they have identification.
- Travel: Do not drive unless absolutely necessary due to dangerous conditions.
Expected Conditions
The primary hazard associated with these thunderstorms is heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding. The storms are moving north to northeast and are forecast to reach:
- Ipswich and Bundamba Lagoon: By 1:50 pm
- Beenleigh, Logan Central, and Redbank Plains: By 2:20 pm
Timeline
The warning was issued at 1:27 pm on Friday, March 13, 2026. The next update from the Bureau of Meteorology is expected by 2:30 pm. A more general severe thunderstorm warning remains current for parts of the Southeast Coast, Darling Downs, and Granite Belt districts.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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