QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Flash Flooding, Damaging Winds | | Source: Bureau of Meteorology For people in the Southeast Coast and parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts. Issued at 2:07 pm Thursday, 13 October 2011. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, very heavy rainfall, flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Ipswich and possibly Gold Coast, Brisbane and Maroochydore. Emergency Management Queensland 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. | |