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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland for Damaging Wind and Large Hailstones

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND for DAMAGING WIND and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in parts of the Redland City, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Council Areas. Issued at 2:47 pm Saturday, 10 September 2016. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:55 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Brisbane CBD and Enoggera. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Wynnum, Brisbane Airport and Nudgee by 3:25 pm and Cleveland, southern waters of Moreton Bay and Mud Island by 3:55 pm. Damaging winds 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. * 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 3:50 pm.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

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Alert details at https://ewa.brisbane.qld.gov.au/alert_details/18?lang=en