### SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QLD### for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in parts of LOGAN CITY, IPSWICH CITY and SCENIC RIM Council Areas. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:10 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Harrisville. These thunderstorms are slow moving. They are forecast to affect Peak Crossing by 3:40 pm and the area south of Amberley by 4:10 pm. Damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones are likely. 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.
Posted on: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 05:10:47 +0000
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