Southeast QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Damaging Winds |  | Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of the BRISBANE CITY, LOCKYER VALLEY, MORETON BAY, IPSWICH CITY, SOMERSET and TOOWOOMBA Council Areas.
Issued at 1:31 pm Friday, 21 September 2012.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:35 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near the area southwest of Esk, Oakey and Helidon. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Esk, the area north of Toowoomba and the area south of Esk by 2:05 pm and the area northwest of Esk, Haden and northern Lake Wivenhoe by 2:35 pm.
Damaging winds and large hailstones are likely.
An 87km/hr wind gust was recorded at Oakey at 1:28pm.
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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