Southeast QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Flash Flooding, Damaging Winds |  | Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of the GOLD COAST CITY, LOCKYER VALLEY, IPSWICH CITY, SOUTHERN DOWNS, SCENIC RIM and TOOWOOMBA Council Areas.
Issued at 6:53 pm Sunday, 30 October 2011.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:55 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Warwick, the area northwest of Warwick and Casino(NSW). These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect the area northeast of Warwick, the area north of Warwick and Allora by 7:25 pm and Border Ranges National Park, the McPherson Range and Cunninghams Gap by 7:55 pm.
Damaging winds, very heavy rainfall, flash flooding and large hailstones are likely.
Estimated wind gusts to 90 km/hr were observed near Inglewood.
Wind gusts of 80 km/hr were observed at Warwick at 6:48pm.
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. | |
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