IDQ21035 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in parts of Scenic Rim and Gold Coast Council Areas. Issued at 1:20 pm Wednesday, 11 November 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:15 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near the area south of the NSW border. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect the McPherson Range, Lamington National Park and the area south of Canungra by 2:15 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 2:20 pm. A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Southeast Coast district. 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.