Southeast QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Damaging Winds |  | Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of the
BRISBANE CITY,
MORETON BAY and
SOMERSET Council Areas.
Issued at 3:03 pm Tuesday, 30 August 2011.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:05 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Samford.
These thunderstorms are moving towards the east.
They are forecast to affect Strathpine, Aspley, Albany Creek and Lake Samsonvale by 3:35 pm and Brisbane Airport, Nudgee, Boondall and Sandgate by 4:05 pm.
Damaging winds and large hailstones are likely.
Emergency Management Queensland 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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