Severe Thunderstorm Warning - SE Queensland for Damaging Winds, Large Hailstones and Heavy Rainfall

 

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in Logan, Redland City and parts of Ipswich, Somerset, Gold Coast, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 10:41 pm Friday, 7 April 2023.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 10:35 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Ipswich, Marburg and Bundamba Lagoon. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Beenleigh, Logan Central and Samford by 11:05 pm and Cleveland, Strathpine and Redcliffe by 11:35 pm. Damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * 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 11:45 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://bswa.brisbane.qld.gov.au/alert_details/2583?lang=en

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