Southeast QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Flash Flooding, Damaging Winds |  | Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in the
LOGAN CITY and parts of the
GOLD COAST CITY,
IPSWICH CITY and
SCENIC RIM Council Areas.
Issued at 2:31 pm Tuesday, 18 January 2011.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:35 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near the area between Boonah and Beaudesert.
These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast.
They are forecast to affect Jimboomba by 3:05 pm and Logan Village, Bundamba Lagoon and Greenbank by 3:35 pm.
Damaging winds, very heavy rainfall, flash flooding 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.
* 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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