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Southeast QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Damaging Winds


Southeast QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Damaging Winds
Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in the LOGAN CITY, SCENIC RIM and parts of the BRISBANE CITY, GOLD COAST CITY and IPSWICH CITY Council Areas.

Issued at 5:40 pm Saturday, 14 December 2013.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:45 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Boonah, the area between Boonah and Beaudesert and Kooralbyn. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north. They are forecast to affect Harrisville, Peak Crossing and Bundamba Lagoon by 6:45 pm.

Damaging winds and large hailstones are likely.

Golf ball sized hail was reported at Mount Barney at around 5:30pm.

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.

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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds


QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds
Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of the
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and
Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 12:05 pm Friday, 13 December 2013.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Stanthorpe, Boonah and Beenleigh.

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.

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