Severe Thunderstorm Warning Update. Source: BOM. TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in parts of the GYMPIE, SOUTH BURNETT and CHERBOURG SHIRE Council Areas. Issued at 3:41 pm Sunday, 29 September 2013. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:45 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Inskip Point and the area northwest of Murgon. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect the ranges between Gympie and Murgon by 4:15 pm and the area north of Goomeri by 4:45 pm. Damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones are likely. Emergency Management Queensland 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 4:45 pm.
Posted on: Sun, 29 Sep 2013 05:45:40 +0000
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