#Queensland #Weather #SeverWarning #QLD #CTCorp (2) Updates included (1) Update:~~6:32pmSEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND for LARGE HAILSTONES, HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WIND For people in parts of the Gympie, Somerset, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas. Issued at 6:32 pm Thursday, 27 November 2014. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near the area north of Woodford. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north. They are forecast to affect the area west of Kilcoy, Conondale and the area west of Conondale by 6:55 pm and Jimna, Kenilworth, Borumba Dam, Imbil, Kandanga and Amamoor by 7:25 pm. Large hailstones, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds are likely. Very large hail (capable of smashing windows) and a 141 km/h wind gust was recorded from the Brisbane area. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 7:35 pm. A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast districts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureaus website at bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly. Issued by The Bureau of Meteorology To ensure you are viewing the latest information please visit: bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20038.html (2) Update:~~6:30pm SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for DESTRUCTIVE WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts. Issued at 6:30 pm Thursday, 27 November 2014. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce destructive winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Maroochydore, Gympie, Kingaroy, Noosa, Caloundra, Toolara Forestry, Wondai, Murgon and Yarraman. 140 km/h wind gusts and very large hail have been reported from the Brisbane area. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 9:30 pm. At 6:30 pm Thursday, 27 November 2014 a separate, more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning was current for the Southeast Queensland area (east of Dalby from Rainbow Beach to Stanthorpe). Refer to this product for more information. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureaus website at bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly. Issued by The Bureau of Meteorology To ensure you are viewing the latest information please visit: Current #Queensland #Visible Radar at: 6:30pm 27/11/14 © Weatherzone 2014: To ensure you are viewing the latest information please visit: weatherzone.au/radar/
Posted on: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 08:45:14 +0000
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