SE Queensland storms

**Pollyana** · Oct 14th 2011, 6:47 pm

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DESTRUCTIVE WIND and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in the LOCKYER VALLEY, GYMPIE, IPSWICH CITY, SCENIC RIM and parts of the BRISBANE CITY, GOLD COAST CITY, LOGAN CITY, SOUTHERN DOWNS, SUNSHINE COAST and SOMERSET Council Areas.

Issued at 4:15 am Saturday, 15 October 2011.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:20 am, very dangerous thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near the ranges between Gympie and Murgon and Kilkivan. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. Very dangerous thunderstorms are forecast to affect Gympie, the area northeast of Gympie and the area northwest of Gympie by 4:50 am and Maroochydore, Noosa Heads and Rainbow Beach by 5:20 am.

Other severe thunderstorms were located near Maryvale, Cunninghams Gap and Oakington. They are forecast to affect Boonah, Laidley and Gatton by 4:50 am and Ipswich, Beaudesert and the area between Boonah and Beaudesert by 5:20 am.

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Rude awakening for some people I guess.......thunder is too loud here, I can't hear the football!

**Pollyana** · Oct 14th 2011, 6:52 pm

DO NOT ENTER FLOOD WATERS

With storm activity predicted for South East Queensland, the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) is urging the community to avoid entering flooded waters by car or on foot.

Staying out of flood waters is crucial. People often underestimate the danger, thinking they can make it through. Sadly, this is not a reality.

Flood waters can be lethal and their currents can be deceptive. What appears to be a shallow, placid body of water can turn into a raging floodway in seconds. When this happens, vehicles are easily swept away. There are also hidden dangers, including fast moving debris which may not be visible and can cause entrapment, serious injury and death.

If you’re attempting to cross a flooded roadway on foot you’ve got no chance. Even strong swimmers will not survive in fast moving flood waters.

While QFRS is well resourced and highly skilled in this rescue technique, QFRS urges the public not to put their own lives – or the lives of rescuers – at risk. Most rescues are avoidable if people heed warning signs and apply common sense.

Emergency Management Queensland also advises the following:

• Move your car under cover or away from trees.
• Secure loose outdoor items.
• Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
• Listen to your radio for severe storm updates;
• Stay inside and shelter well clear of windows, doors and skylights;
• If outdoors, seek solid enclosed shelter;
• If driving, stop clear of trees, power lines and streams
• Don’t use a fixed telephone during a severe storm due to lightning danger.
• Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.

If people need emergency assistance they are urged to call Triple Zero (000) immediately or for SES assistance with storm damage call 132 500.

Issued by DCS Media 14.10.11

**Alfresco** · Oct 14th 2011, 9:02 pm

20mm of rain overnight. Nine of them since 6am.

DeadVim · Oct 14th 2011, 11:32 pm

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Originally Posted by Alfresco

20mm of rain overnight. Nine of them since 6am.

Same here, the hole I am digging for the new water tank has become a pool, I must be down to the clay.

The OH and kid are out there now splashing in it

I slept through the rain ...

**Alfresco** · Oct 15th 2011, 6:52 am

Yikes!

Next one has just passed over. Heading toward Brisbane Central now.

DeadVim · Oct 15th 2011, 6:55 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfresco

Yikes!

Next one has just passed over. Heading toward Brisbane Central now.

Yup, I had a hail feeling so covered the car as much as I could.

We copped some but only the pea-sized variety.

A car port is on the list

**Alfresco** · Oct 15th 2011, 7:07 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadVim

Yup, I had a hail feeling so covered the car as much as I could.

We copped some but only the pea-sized variety.

A car port is on the list

No free ice in Kenmore. We have to buy it.

DeadVim · Oct 15th 2011, 7:17 am

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Originally Posted by Alfresco

No free ice in Kenmore. We have to buy it.

We have Meth Labs down here for those needs.

**moneypenny20** · Oct 15th 2011, 10:06 am

Pretty awesome storm but no hail. Still need more rain though please Poll. Tank is still too low.

Juliecabs · Oct 15th 2011, 3:26 pm

Hope you guys are ok.

My cousin lives in Logan Village and got married today on his property

My son, who was at the wedding, phoned to say that the storm was pretty wild with hail.

What a day to get married

**Pollyana** · Oct 15th 2011, 3:55 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juliecabs

Hope you guys are ok.

My cousin lives in Logan Village and got married today on his property

My son, who was at the wedding, phoned to say that the storm was pretty wild with hail.

What a day to get married

Today's was pretty nasty in a few places. Lots of hail damage to the north of Brisbane especially, around the Strathpine area.

chris955 · Oct 16th 2011, 2:32 am

We luckily escaped any damage this time as the hail was only half golfball size. Loads and loads of rain and high winds.

**Pollyana** · Dec 1st 2011, 3:46 am

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for FLASH FLOODING For people in parts of the BRISBANE CITY, MORETON BAY, IPSWICH CITY, SUNSHINE
COAST and SOMERSET Council Areas.
Issued at 2:39 pm Thursday, 1 December 2011.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were
detected on weather radar near Ipswich, Woodford and Mount Mee. These
thunderstorms are slow moving. They are forecast to affect Caboolture, Lake
Manchester and Mount Beerwah by 2:55 pm and northern Bribie Island, Beerwah and
Peachester by 3:25 pm.

Very heavy rainfall and flash flooding are likely.

50mm of rain has been recorded near Ipswich in the last hour.

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for DAMAGING WIND, FLASH FLOODING and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in the Wide Bay and Burnett, Southeast Coast and parts of the
Capricornia Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:38 pm Thursday, 1 December 2011.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, very heavy rainfall, flash flooding and large hailstones over the next several hours in the Wide Bay and Burnett and parts of the Capricornia districts. Locations which may be affected include Gympie, Bundaberg, Kingaroy, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island, Hervey Bay waters, Maryborough, Monto, Toolara Forestry, Town Of 1770, Biggenden and Eidsvold.

**Alfresco** · Dec 1st 2011, 7:47 am

BOM radar looked awful at that time. Wasn't as bad as it looked though. Escaped the worst of it on my bike.

Thank's for the heads up txt.

I always rush to the BOM radar when I get those.

**Pollyana** · Dec 1st 2011, 10:06 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfresco

BOM radar looked awful at that time. Wasn't as bad as it looked though. Escaped the worst of it on my bike.

Thank's for the heads up txt.

I always rush to the BOM radar when I get those.

Glad its useful! The worst of it avoided the city I think this time.

Oct 14th 2011, 6:47 pm	#1
Pollyana Witch happily at home Super Moderator Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Keeping true friends & puppets close, trusting no-one else ;) Posts: 77,323	SE Queensland storms SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND for DESTRUCTIVE WIND and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in the LOCKYER VALLEY, GYMPIE, IPSWICH CITY, SCENIC RIM and parts of the BRISBANE CITY, GOLD COAST CITY, LOGAN CITY, SOUTHERN DOWNS, SUNSHINE COAST and SOMERSET Council Areas. Issued at 4:15 am Saturday, 15 October 2011. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:20 am, very dangerous thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near the ranges between Gympie and Murgon and Kilkivan. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. Very dangerous thunderstorms are forecast to affect Gympie, the area northeast of Gympie and the area northwest of Gympie by 4:50 am and Maroochydore, Noosa Heads and Rainbow Beach by 5:20 am. Other severe thunderstorms were located near Maryvale, Cunninghams Gap and Oakington. They are forecast to affect Boonah, Laidley and Gatton by 4:50 am and Ipswich, Beaudesert and the area between Boonah and Beaudesert by 5:20 am. ======================= Rude awakening for some people I guess.......thunder is too loud here, I can't hear the football! Attached Thumbnails __________________ "So when you think of me do so with pride, Honour and bravery ruled by my side And in your memory I will remain; I will forever be within the flame..... Don't shed a tear for me,I stand alone. This path of destiny is all my own. Once in the hands of fate,there is no choice, An echo on the wind,you'll hear my voice."

Oct 14th 2011, 6:52 pm	#2
Pollyana Witch happily at home Super Moderator Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Keeping true friends & puppets close, trusting no-one else ;) Posts: 77,323	Re: SE Queensland storms DO NOT ENTER FLOOD WATERS With storm activity predicted for South East Queensland, the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) is urging the community to avoid entering flooded waters by car or on foot. Staying out of flood waters is crucial. People often underestimate the danger, thinking they can make it through. Sadly, this is not a reality. Flood waters can be lethal and their currents can be deceptive. What appears to be a shallow, placid body of water can turn into a raging floodway in seconds. When this happens, vehicles are easily swept away. There are also hidden dangers, including fast moving debris which may not be visible and can cause entrapment, serious injury and death. If you’re attempting to cross a flooded roadway on foot you’ve got no chance. Even strong swimmers will not survive in fast moving flood waters. While QFRS is well resourced and highly skilled in this rescue technique, QFRS urges the public not to put their own lives – or the lives of rescuers – at risk. Most rescues are avoidable if people heed warning signs and apply common sense. Emergency Management Queensland also advises the following: • Move your car under cover or away from trees. • Secure loose outdoor items. • Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters. • Listen to your radio for severe storm updates; • Stay inside and shelter well clear of windows, doors and skylights; • If outdoors, seek solid enclosed shelter; • If driving, stop clear of trees, power lines and streams • Don’t use a fixed telephone during a severe storm due to lightning danger. • Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. If people need emergency assistance they are urged to call Triple Zero (000) immediately or for SES assistance with storm damage call 132 500. Issued by DCS Media 14.10.11

Oct 14th 2011, 9:02 pm	#3
Alfresco FBI Moderator Location: Brisville Posts: 13,448	Re: SE Queensland storms 20mm of rain overnight. Nine of them since 6am. __________________ Click on the pic for my website We're all gonna die, so let's be nice.

Oct 15th 2011, 6:52 am	#5
Alfresco FBI Moderator Location: Brisville Posts: 13,448	Re: SE Queensland storms Yikes! Next one has just passed over. Heading toward Brisbane Central now. __________________ Click on the pic for my website We're all gonna die, so let's be nice.

Oct 15th 2011, 10:06 am	#9
moneypenny20 Benevolent Dictator Moderator Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 51,516	Re: SE Queensland storms Pretty awesome storm but no hail. Still need more rain though please Poll. Tank is still too low. __________________ I wish I was a glow worm, a glow worm's never glum, cos how can you be grumpy when the sun shines out your bum. The Recipe Thread Index: http://britishexpats.com/forum/showp...32&postcount=1

Oct 15th 2011, 3:26 pm	#10
Juliecabs Chocoholic Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Betchworth, Surrey. Posts: 2,880	Re: SE Queensland storms Hope you guys are ok. My cousin lives in Logan Village and got married today on his property My son, who was at the wedding, phoned to say that the storm was pretty wild with hail. What a day to get married

Oct 16th 2011, 2:32 am	#12
chris955 Just my opinion :) Joined: Jan 2011 Location: The REAL Utopia. Posts: 6,903	Re: SE Queensland storms We luckily escaped any damage this time as the hail was only half golfball size. Loads and loads of rain and high winds. __________________ Living in my very own piece of paradise.

Dec 1st 2011, 3:46 am	#13
Pollyana Witch happily at home Super Moderator Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Keeping true friends & puppets close, trusting no-one else ;) Posts: 77,323	Re: SE Queensland storms SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND for FLASH FLOODING For people in parts of the BRISBANE CITY, MORETON BAY, IPSWICH CITY, SUNSHINE COAST and SOMERSET Council Areas. Issued at 2:39 pm Thursday, 1 December 2011. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Ipswich, Woodford and Mount Mee. These thunderstorms are slow moving. They are forecast to affect Caboolture, Lake Manchester and Mount Beerwah by 2:55 pm and northern Bribie Island, Beerwah and Peachester by 3:25 pm. Very heavy rainfall and flash flooding are likely. 50mm of rain has been recorded near Ipswich in the last hour. ====================== SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for DAMAGING WIND, FLASH FLOODING and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in the Wide Bay and Burnett, Southeast Coast and parts of the Capricornia Forecast Districts. Issued at 2:38 pm Thursday, 1 December 2011. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, very heavy rainfall, flash flooding and large hailstones over the next several hours in the Wide Bay and Burnett and parts of the Capricornia districts. Locations which may be affected include Gympie, Bundaberg, Kingaroy, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island, Hervey Bay waters, Maryborough, Monto, Toolara Forestry, Town Of 1770, Biggenden and Eidsvold.

Dec 1st 2011, 7:47 am	#14
Alfresco FBI Moderator Location: Brisville Posts: 13,448	Re: SE Queensland storms BOM radar looked awful at that time. Wasn't as bad as it looked though. Escaped the worst of it on my bike. Thank's for the heads up txt. I always rush to the BOM radar when I get those. __________________ Click on the pic for my website We're all gonna die, so let's be nice.

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