Severe Thunderstorms, Brisbane, SEQ
Nov 19th 2014, 4:25 am
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Severe Thunderstorms, Brisbane, SEQ
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in the Logan and parts of the Ipswich, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Brisbane and Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 3:00 pm Wednesday, 19 November 2014.
A very dangerous thunderstorm was detected on weather radar north of Boonah at 2:50pm. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. Very dangerous thunderstorms are forecast to affect Peak Crossing and Bundamba Lagoon by 3:30 pm and Greenbank and Redbank Plains by 4:00 pm.
Other severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Esk and northern Lake Wivenhoe. They are forecast to affect Somerset Dam by 3:30 pm and Lake Somerset by 4:00 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.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* 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 4:00 pm.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Wide Bay and Burnett, Southeast Coast and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at Australia's official weather forecasts & weather radar - Bureau of Meteorology or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland (QLD)
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in the Logan and parts of the Ipswich, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Brisbane and Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 3:00 pm Wednesday, 19 November 2014.
A very dangerous thunderstorm was detected on weather radar north of Boonah at 2:50pm. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. Very dangerous thunderstorms are forecast to affect Peak Crossing and Bundamba Lagoon by 3:30 pm and Greenbank and Redbank Plains by 4:00 pm.
Other severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Esk and northern Lake Wivenhoe. They are forecast to affect Somerset Dam by 3:30 pm and Lake Somerset by 4:00 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.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* 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 4:00 pm.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Wide Bay and Burnett, Southeast Coast and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at Australia's official weather forecasts & weather radar - Bureau of Meteorology or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland (QLD)
Nov 19th 2014, 5:37 am
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Re: Severe Thunderstorms, Brisbane, SEQ
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WIND and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in the Moreton Island, Brisbane, Brisbane and parts of the Gympie, Logan, Somerset, Redland, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 4:18 pm Wednesday, 19 November 2014.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:20 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Brisbane CBD, Sunnybank Hills, Archerfield, Camp Hill and the ranges south of Jimna. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect Jimna, Kenilworth, Borumba Dam and Imbil by 4:50 pm and Gympie, the area northwest of Noosa Heads, the area southeast of Gympie and the area east of Gympie by 5:20 pm.
Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones are likely.
75mm of rainfall was recorded in 30 minutes near Redbank Plains and Inala.
for HEAVY RAINFALL, DAMAGING WIND and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in the Moreton Island, Brisbane, Brisbane and parts of the Gympie, Logan, Somerset, Redland, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 4:18 pm Wednesday, 19 November 2014.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:20 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Brisbane CBD, Sunnybank Hills, Archerfield, Camp Hill and the ranges south of Jimna. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect Jimna, Kenilworth, Borumba Dam and Imbil by 4:50 pm and Gympie, the area northwest of Noosa Heads, the area southeast of Gympie and the area east of Gympie by 5:20 pm.
Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones are likely.
75mm of rainfall was recorded in 30 minutes near Redbank Plains and Inala.
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Dec 5th 2014, 4:33 am
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Re: Severe Thunderstorms, Brisbane, SEQ
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in parts of the Ipswich, Somerset, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and Brisbane Council Areas.
Issued at 3:17 pm Friday, 5 December 2014.
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 the area north of Toowoomba, the area south of Esk, the area southwest of Esk and southern Lake Wivenhoe.
58mm of rainfall was recorded at Goomburra in the hour to 12:30pm.
Queensland Weather and Warnings
for HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in parts of the Ipswich, Somerset, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and Brisbane Council Areas.
Issued at 3:17 pm Friday, 5 December 2014.
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 the area north of Toowoomba, the area south of Esk, the area southwest of Esk and southern Lake Wivenhoe.
58mm of rainfall was recorded at Goomburra in the hour to 12:30pm.
Queensland Weather and Warnings
Dec 5th 2014, 5:04 am
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Re: Severe Thunderstorms, Brisbane, SEQ
And in Sydney.
Dec 5th 2014, 5:14 am
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Re: Severe Thunderstorms, Brisbane, SEQ
And Newcastle.
Dec 5th 2014, 5:17 am
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Dec 5th 2014, 5:19 am
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Re: Severe Thunderstorms, Brisbane, SEQ
Yes- every day since the start of December. Currently surrounded by lightning and small hail.
Dec 8th 2014, 2:32 am
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Re: Severe Thunderstorms, Brisbane, SEQ
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in the Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and parts of the Logan, Somerset, Southern Downs and South Burnett Council Areas.
Issued at 1:11 pm Monday, 8 December 2014.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:05 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Gatton and Lake Boondooma. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. They are forecast to affect Laidley, Rosevale and Grandchester by 1:35 pm and Boonah, the area between Boonah and Beaudesert and the area northwest of Kingaroy by 2:05 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.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in the Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and parts of the Logan, Somerset, Southern Downs and South Burnett Council Areas.
Issued at 1:11 pm Monday, 8 December 2014.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:05 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Gatton and Lake Boondooma. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. They are forecast to affect Laidley, Rosevale and Grandchester by 1:35 pm and Boonah, the area between Boonah and Beaudesert and the area northwest of Kingaroy by 2:05 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.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
Dec 8th 2014, 3:20 am
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Re: Severe Thunderstorms, Brisbane, SEQ
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in the Scenic Rim and parts of the Cherbourg, Ipswich, Gympie, Somerset, Southern Downs, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast Council Areas.
Issued at 2:17 pm Monday, 8 December 2014.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near the area between Boonah and Beaudesert, Clifton, the area north of Goomeri and Tabulam(NSW). These thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast. They are forecast to affect Beaudesert, Goomeri and Kilkivan by 2:55 pm and the area northeast of Warwick, the area north of Warwick and the ranges between Gympie and Murgon by 3:25 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.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* 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.
for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in the Scenic Rim and parts of the Cherbourg, Ipswich, Gympie, Somerset, Southern Downs, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast Council Areas.
Issued at 2:17 pm Monday, 8 December 2014.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near the area between Boonah and Beaudesert, Clifton, the area north of Goomeri and Tabulam(NSW). These thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast. They are forecast to affect Beaudesert, Goomeri and Kilkivan by 2:55 pm and the area northeast of Warwick, the area north of Warwick and the ranges between Gympie and Murgon by 3:25 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.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* 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.
Last edited by Pollyana; Dec 8th 2014 at 3:23 am.
Dec 9th 2014, 3:18 am
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Re: Severe Thunderstorms, Brisbane, SEQ
Here we go again......
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in parts of the Ipswich, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, Gold Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 2:03 pm Tuesday, 9 December 2014.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:05 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near the area southwest of Esk, the area west of Esk and the area south of the NSW border. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect Esk, Mulgowie and Toogoolawah by 2:35 pm and Laidley, the area south of Esk and the area west of Kilcoy by 3:05 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.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* 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 3:05 pm.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast and parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Maranoa and Warrego districts.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in parts of the Ipswich, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, Gold Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 2:03 pm Tuesday, 9 December 2014.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:05 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near the area southwest of Esk, the area west of Esk and the area south of the NSW border. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect Esk, Mulgowie and Toogoolawah by 2:35 pm and Laidley, the area south of Esk and the area west of Kilcoy by 3:05 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.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* 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 3:05 pm.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast and parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Maranoa and Warrego districts.
Dec 9th 2014, 9:26 am
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Re: Severe Thunderstorms, Brisbane, SEQ
Round Two coming up.....
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in the Ipswich, Moreton Island and parts of the Logan, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Lockyer Valley, Brisbane and Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 7:44 pm Tuesday, 9 December 2014.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:50 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Maryvale and Tangalooma. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect northern Moreton Bay, northern Moreton Island and Comboyuro Point by 8:20 pm and Redbank Plains, Wacol and Cape Moreton by 8:50 pm.
Damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones are likely.
Tree damage reported in the Tallebudgera and Currumbin Valley.
44mm of rain fell in 30 minutes at Currumbin Creek and at Rathdowney.
3cm hail reported at Carindale and 43mm of rain fell at Hemmant in the 30 minutes to 6.50pm.
70mm of rain fell at Emu Vale east of Warwick in the hour to 7.30pm.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* 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 8:45 pm.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Wide Bay and Burnett and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at Australia's official weather forecasts & weather radar - Bureau of Meteorology or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in the Ipswich, Moreton Island and parts of the Logan, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Lockyer Valley, Brisbane and Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 7:44 pm Tuesday, 9 December 2014.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:50 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Maryvale and Tangalooma. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect northern Moreton Bay, northern Moreton Island and Comboyuro Point by 8:20 pm and Redbank Plains, Wacol and Cape Moreton by 8:50 pm.
Damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones are likely.
Tree damage reported in the Tallebudgera and Currumbin Valley.
44mm of rain fell in 30 minutes at Currumbin Creek and at Rathdowney.
3cm hail reported at Carindale and 43mm of rain fell at Hemmant in the 30 minutes to 6.50pm.
70mm of rain fell at Emu Vale east of Warwick in the hour to 7.30pm.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* 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 8:45 pm.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Wide Bay and Burnett and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Capricornia, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at Australia's official weather forecasts & weather radar - Bureau of Meteorology or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Dec 11th 2014, 2:22 am
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Re: Severe Thunderstorms, Brisbane, SEQ
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in the Ipswich, Logan, Scenic Rim, Brisbane and parts of the Somerset, Lockyer Valley, Gold Coast, Redland and Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 1:18 pm Thursday, 11 December 2014.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Laidley, Maroon Dam, Harrisville and Grandchester. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Ipswich, the area between Boonah and Beaudesert, Hatton Vale and Marburg by 1:55 pm and Beaudesert, Lowood, Fernvale and Mount Nebo by 2:25 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.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* 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 2:20 pm.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett and Maranoa and Warrego districts.
for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in the Ipswich, Logan, Scenic Rim, Brisbane and parts of the Somerset, Lockyer Valley, Gold Coast, Redland and Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 1:18 pm Thursday, 11 December 2014.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Laidley, Maroon Dam, Harrisville and Grandchester. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Ipswich, the area between Boonah and Beaudesert, Hatton Vale and Marburg by 1:55 pm and Beaudesert, Lowood, Fernvale and Mount Nebo by 2:25 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.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* 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 2:20 pm.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett and Maranoa and Warrego districts.
Dec 11th 2014, 3:57 am
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Re: Severe Thunderstorms, Brisbane, SEQ
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DAMAGING WIND and HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in the Gold Coast and parts of the Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Toowoomba, Redland, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 2:23 pm Thursday, 11 December 2014.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near the area southwest of Stanthorpe, Canungra, Toogoolawah and the area west of Toogoolawah. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Coolangatta, Kilcoy, the area west of Kilcoy and Lake Somerset by 2:55 pm and Stanthorpe, Moore, Mount Kilcoy and Peachester by 3:25 pm.
Damaging winds 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.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* 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 3:25 pm.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett and Maranoa and Warrego districts.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at Australia's official weather forecasts & weather radar - Bureau of Meteorology or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
for DAMAGING WIND and HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in the Gold Coast and parts of the Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Toowoomba, Redland, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 2:23 pm Thursday, 11 December 2014.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near the area southwest of Stanthorpe, Canungra, Toogoolawah and the area west of Toogoolawah. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Coolangatta, Kilcoy, the area west of Kilcoy and Lake Somerset by 2:55 pm and Stanthorpe, Moore, Mount Kilcoy and Peachester by 3:25 pm.
Damaging winds 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.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* 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 3:25 pm.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett and Maranoa and Warrego districts.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at Australia's official weather forecasts & weather radar - Bureau of Meteorology or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
Dec 17th 2014, 11:44 am
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Re: Severe Thunderstorms, Brisbane, SEQ
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DAMAGING WIND and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in parts of the Somerset, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Lockyer Valley, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 10:28 pm Wednesday, 17 December 2014.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 10:30 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Warwick and the area northeast of Warwick. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Maryvale, Woodford and Mount Beerwah by 11:00 pm and the area southwest of Caloundra, Peachester and Landsborough by 11:30 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 11:30 pm.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts.
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There are also other cells around, like the one approaching Brisbane CBD/northside at present which do not yet meet the criteria for a warning.
Beware over the next couple of days, cells can pop up quickly and become dangerous in a matter of minutes.
for DAMAGING WIND and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in parts of the Somerset, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Lockyer Valley, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 10:28 pm Wednesday, 17 December 2014.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 10:30 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Warwick and the area northeast of Warwick. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Maryvale, Woodford and Mount Beerwah by 11:00 pm and the area southwest of Caloundra, Peachester and Landsborough by 11:30 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 11:30 pm.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts.
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There are also other cells around, like the one approaching Brisbane CBD/northside at present which do not yet meet the criteria for a warning.
Beware over the next couple of days, cells can pop up quickly and become dangerous in a matter of minutes.
Dec 18th 2014, 5:59 am
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Re: Severe Thunderstorms, Brisbane, SEQ
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DAMAGING WIND
For people in the Ipswich, Logan, Scenic Rim and parts of the Somerset, Lockyer Valley, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 4:45 pm Thursday, 18 December 2014.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:50 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Gatton and Mulgowie. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Boonah, Laidley and Marburg by 5:20 pm and Ipswich, Beaudesert and the area between Boonah and Beaudesert by 5:50 pm.
Damaging winds are likely.
A 93km/h wind gust was recorded at Oakey at 3:40pm.
An 89km/h wind gust was recorded at Wellcamp Airport at 3:35pm.
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 5:45 pm.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Southeast Coast and parts of the Gulf Country, Northwest, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at Australia's official weather forecasts & weather radar - Bureau of Meteorology or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DAMAGING WIND
For people in the Ipswich, Logan, Scenic Rim and parts of the Somerset, Lockyer Valley, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 4:45 pm Thursday, 18 December 2014.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:50 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Gatton and Mulgowie. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Boonah, Laidley and Marburg by 5:20 pm and Ipswich, Beaudesert and the area between Boonah and Beaudesert by 5:50 pm.
Damaging winds are likely.
A 93km/h wind gust was recorded at Oakey at 3:40pm.
An 89km/h wind gust was recorded at Wellcamp Airport at 3:35pm.
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 5:45 pm.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Southeast Coast and parts of the Gulf Country, Northwest, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at Australia's official weather forecasts & weather radar - Bureau of Meteorology or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.