Weather Warning

This warning affects:Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast.

Severe Weather Warning for parts of Southeast Coast and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

IDQ21037

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Severe Weather Warning

Issued at 4:59 AM EST on Sunday 3 Aug 2025.

Weather Situation

Damaging wind gusts possible over the Border Ranges and southern Moreton Bay islands from this afternoon.

Weather Situation: A low pressure system well offshore is deepening as it moves southwards into the Tasman Sea. A strong south to southeasterly flow to the west of this system will affect elevated and exposed coastal parts of southeast Queensland.

Strong southerly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible over the southern Moreton Bay islands and elevated parts of the Main Range and Border Ranges from this afternoon.

Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds by late tonight.

A separate Coastal Hazard Warning is also current for the southeast coast. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/

Locations which may be affected include Springbrook and North Stradbroke Island.

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.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.