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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

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Severe Weather Warning

for DAMAGING WINDS

For people in parts of Southeast Coast and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:12 pm Thursday, 4 June 2026.

Damaging winds likely on the peaks and lee slopes early Friday morning.

Weather Situation: A strong burst of west to southwesterly winds will interact with topography producing damaging winds on the peaks and lee slopes of the ranges on Friday morning.

Strong to DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h, with gusts of around 90km/h, are expected to develop over the peaks and the immediate lee slopes of the ranges about Main Range in the early hours of Friday morning. Winds are expected to ease by late Friday morning.

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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Thursday.

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.