SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in the Ipswich, Moreton Island and parts of the Logan, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Lockyer Valley, Brisbane and Moreton Bay Council Areas. Issued at 7:44 pm Tuesday, 9 December 2014. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:50 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Maryvale and Tangalooma. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect northern Moreton Bay, northern Moreton Island and Comboyuro Point by 8:20 pm and Redbank Plains, Wacol and Cape Moreton by 8:50 pm. Damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones are likely. Tree damage reported in the Tallebudgera and Currumbin Valley. 44mm of rain fell in 30 minutes at Currumbin Creek and at Rathdowney. 3cm hail reported at Carindale and 43mm of rain fell at Hemmant in the 30 minutes to 6.50pm. 70mm of rain fell at Emu Vale east of Warwick in the hour to 7.30pm. 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 8:45 pm. A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Wide Bay and Burnett and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Darling Downs and Granite Belt 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.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 09:55:57 +0000
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