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

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND for DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in the Logan, Gold Coast and parts of the Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Redland City and Brisbane City Council Areas. Issued at 5:28 pm Wednesday, 9 November 2016. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:30 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near the area east of Warwick, Greenbank, Lismore[NSW] and Little Nerang Dam. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Beenleigh and Logan Village by 6:00 pm and mouth of the Logan River and Russell Island by 6:30 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. * 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 6:30 pm.

A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts. 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/44?lang=en