28/05/2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for DAMAGING WINDS
For people in parts of Southern Downs, Western Downs and Toowoomba Council Areas.
Issued at 2:15 pm Thursday, 28 May 2026.
Damaging winds with storms over the Darling Downs.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:10 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds were detected near the area south of Dalby, the area southeast of Dalby and the area northeast of Dalby. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. They are forecast to affect Pittsworth, Kincora and the area west of Toowoomba by 2:40 pm and the area southwest of Toowoomba, Leyburn and Ellangowan by 3:10 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.
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.
