Severe Thunderstorm Warning - SE Queensland for Heavy Rainfall

 

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland for HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in parts of Ipswich, Logan, Redland City and Brisbane City Council Areas.

Issued at 12:06 pm Thursday, 11 March 2021.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 11:55 am, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Ipswich and Tingalpa Reservoir. These thunderstorms are slow moving. They are forecast to affect Amberley by 12:25 pm and Rosewood by 12:55 pm. Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding is likely. Inala has recorded 41mm in under 30 minutes to 11:55pm.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * 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 1:10 pm.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Alert details at https://ewa.brisbane.qld.gov.au/alert_details/1382?lang=en

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