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 Ipswich, Logan, Redland City, Brisbane City and parts of Somerset, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley, Gold Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 6:54 pm Monday, 26 February 2018.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:55 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Boonah, Laidley and Nerang. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect Beenleigh, Logan City and the area between Boonah and Beaudesert by 7:25 pm and Brisbane CBD, Ipswich, Beaudesert and Cleveland by 7:55 pm. Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding is likely.

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 7:55 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.

Alert details at https://ewa.brisbane.qld.gov.au/alert_details/592?lang=en

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