Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall

 

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in parts of Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:53 pm Sunday, 21 March 2021.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Brisbane, Maroochydore, Caboolture, Ipswich, Mount Tamborine and Redcliffe. **Hotham Creek recorded 113mm in 1 hour to 1:15pm** Forest Lake recorded 59mm in 1 hour to 1:45pm Bonogin recorded 82mm in 1 hour to 11:40am and 136mm in 2 hours to 12:40pm. Mount Nathan recorded 105mm in 1 hour (storm spotter report) earlier today.

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 4:55 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/1391?lang=en

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