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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds


QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds
Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in the
Darling Downs and Granite Belt,
Southeast Coast and parts of the
Wide Bay and Burnett and
Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:42 pm Tuesday, 9 December 2014.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Dalby, Maroochydore, Roma, Kingaroy, Stanthorpe and Goondiwindi.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services 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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QLD Severe Weather Forecast


QLD Severe Weather Forecast
 

The following is an advisory produced by the Early Warning Network. An SMS has not been sent with this message.

Tuesday 9th December

There is an increased chance of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening across the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett districts and parts of the Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Capricornia and Central Highlands and Coalfields districts. Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging to potentially destructive winds and large hailstones are a possibility in storms today.

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QLD Severe Weather Forecast


QLD Severe Weather Forecast
 

Severe Weather Forecast

The following is an advisory produced by the Early Warning Network. An SMS has not been sent with this message.

Monday 8th December

There is an increased chance of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening across the Southeast Coast district and parts of the Wide Bay Burnett and Darling Downs districts. Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging to potentially destructive winds and large hailstones are a possibility in storms today.

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Southeast QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain


Southeast QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain
Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of the Ipswich, Somerset, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and Brisbane Council Areas.

Issued at 3:17 pm Friday, 5 December 2014.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.

Locations which may be affected include the area north of Toowoomba, the area south of Esk, the area southwest of Esk and southern Lake Wivenhoe.

58mm of rainfall was recorded at Goomburra in the hour to 12:30pm.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* 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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SCAMwatch email alert: Don’t let the Grinch steal Christmas – watch out for scammers [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

November 2014: With Christmas just around the corner, SCAMwatch is reminding consumers to watch out for scammers taking advantage of the Christmas rush to leave you out of pocket and a present. 

 

Online shopping can be a great way to purchase presents, but unfortunately scammers also like shopping online too – for victims. Scammers set up fake websites with offers on popular items at prices well below the normal going price. These websites can be easily mistaken for legitimate online retailers with sophisticated designs that look just like the real thing. They may even use a '.com.au' domain name or fake Australian Business Number (ABN).  However, the deal will end up being too good to be true, with the scammer taking your money and leaving you empty handed with a gift that never arrives.

 

Another common scam at this time of the year is the fake parcel delivery scam, where scammers jump on the Christmas mail rush by emailing Australians pretending to be from a legitimate parcel delivery service such as Australia Post or FedEx. These emails, which may be personalised with your name and address, inform the recipient that they missed a parcel delivery at home, with instructions on how to retrieve the package attached to the email. 

 

However, it is an executable file (.exe) and once opened, will install ransom-ware on your computer. Ransom-ware is a type of malware that restricts access to the computer system that it infects, and demands a ransom be paid to the creator(s) of the malware in order for the restriction to be removed. Even if you pay the ransom, there is no guarantee your computer will be unlocked and you're likely to be up for expensive repairs to your computer and the loss of your data.

 

Another variation of the scam is where the scammer will offer, for a fee, to redeliver a parcel that doesn't exist. The 'courier' will offer to re-deliver the parcel at a convenient time if you pay a fee of $10 to $30 via wire transfer or credit card. If you transfer money, you'll never see it again. If you give your personal financial details, you're accounts have been compromised.

 

Don't let online scammers dampen your festive spirit this Christmas. Whether you're going online to buy a present or to the post office to pick one up, make sure that the business or courier is the real deal.

 

How these scams work

 

Fake website scams

  • While shopping online for Christmas, you come across a website selling products for great gifts.
  • The product will often be a popular item, such as a smartphone, tablet or camera, at a really cheap price.
  • The website may appear to be authentic, with a sophisticated design and content. It may even appear to be an Australian based business, with a '.com.au' domain name and an Australian Business Number (ABN), which could have been stolen from a legitimate company.
  • When you go to pay for your purchase, the site only offers you to pay via money order or wire transfer, rather than a secure payment method.
  • If you go ahead with the 'purchase', you will never receive the product, or see your money again.

Fake delivery scams

  • You are contacted out of the blue over the phone or via email from someone posing as an employee from a legitimate parcel delivery service.
  • If you are contacted via email, it may look like the real deal, complete with a legitimate company's logos and branding.  The sender may also claim to be from an authentic-sounding section of the company e.g. the 'FedEx Delivery Department'.
  • The scammer will claim that they have been unsuccessful in delivering a parcel to you; however, for a small fee, redelivery can be arranged. The scammer will provide a range of reasons as to why the initial delivery failed, such as the parcel being too large or no one being home at the time of the delivery. The scammer will ask for you to pay the fee by handing over your bank account details, or by sending money via international wire transfer.  If you transfer money, you'll never see it again.
  • Alternatively, consumers are told that they missed a parcel delivery at home and information on how to retrieve the package is attached to the email. However, it is an executable file (.exe) and once opened, will install ransomware on your computer.
  • Ransomware is a type of malware that restricts access to the computer system that it infects, and demands a ransom be paid to the creator(s) of the malware in order for the restriction to be removed. Even if you pay the ransom, there is no guarantee your computer will be unlocked and you're likely to be up for expensive repairs to your computer and the loss of your data.

Protect yourself

  • If you come across a website with an offer that sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
  • If a shopping site only offers you to pay by money order or wire transfer, steer clear - it's rare to recover money sent this way. Only pay via secure payment methods – look for a web address starting with 'https' and a closed padlock symbol.
  • Remember – these days, it's easy for a scammer to create a professional looking website or email. Double-check the email or website (URL) address, look for grammatical errors (a tell-tale sign of a scammer!), and if you have any doubts, don't do anything such as respond, click on an attachment, or purchase something – no matter how good the offer is.
  • If you are suspicious about a 'missed' parcel delivery, call the company directly to verify that the correspondence is genuine. Independently source the contact details through an internet search or phone book – do not rely on numbers provided.
  • Do not click on links or download files in emails you  receive out of the blue; especially if they are executable (.exe) files or zip files. These files are likely to contain malware.
  • Regularly back-up your computer's data on a separate hard drive so this can be easily re-installed if your computer is infected by malware or ransomware.
  • If you think you have been scammed, contact your financial institution immediately. If the scammer has posed as a legitimate company, you should also report the incident to them.

Report

 

You can report scams to the ACCC via the report a scam page on SCAMwatch or by calling 1300 795 995.

More information

 

For further information on how to shop safely online, visit www.accc.gov.au/consumers/online-shopping or watch the 'Internet shopping explained: in memes!' video http://bit.ly/1zFwzGN.

Stay one step ahead of scammers, follow @SCAMwatch_gov on Twitter or visit http://twitter.com/SCAMwatch_gov.

 

You have received this email because you have subscribed to receive SCAMwatch radar alerts on scams targeting Australians. These alerts are issued by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and can be viewed on its SCAMwatch website http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/.

If you have any doubts about an email's source, verify the sender by independent means - use their official contact details to check the email is legitimate before clicking on links or opening attachments.

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SCAMwatch email alert: Short survey about usability of the ACCC’s SCAMwatch website [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Dear SCAMwatch Radar subscriber

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is redeveloping the SCAMwatch website, which provides the Australian community with information about how to recognise, avoid and report scams.

As a valued subscriber, we would greatly value your feedback about the presentation and usability of the SCAMwatch website.

Your observations will allow us to identify possible improvements to the website.

We would greatly appreciate your contribution to a short online survey by Wednesday 10 December. 

We thank you in advance for your feedback.

Kind regards

SCAMwatch team
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)


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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds


QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds
Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of the
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and
Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:52 pm Thursday, 27 November 2014.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, Brisbane, Ipswich and Caboolture.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services 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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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds


QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds
Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in the
Wide Bay and Burnett,
Southeast Coast and parts of the
Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:31 pm Wednesday, 19 November 2014.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Dalby, Maroochydore, Gympie, Bundaberg, Kingaroy, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island and Hervey Bay waters.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services 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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QLD Fire Weather Warning


QLD Fire Weather Warning
Source: Bureau of Meteorology

for the Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast forecast districts

Issued at 3:44 pm EST on Saturday 15 November 2014.

Weather Situation

A trough situated across the southern interior of Queensland is expected to move eastwards through southeast Queensland on Sunday. A dry and very hot airmass is combining with moderate to fresh and gusty west to northwesterly winds to produce Severe fire dangers over parts of the southern interior this afternoon and evening. These conditions are expected to develop further and lead to Severe to Extreme fire dangers throughout southeast Queensland on Sunday.

For the rest of Saturday 15 November:

Severe Fire Danger in the following forecast districts:
Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt

The Fire Weather Warning for the Central West forecast district has been cancelled.

For Sunday 16 November:

Extreme Fire Danger is forecast for the following forecast districts:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast

The Rural Fire Service Queensland advises that fires may be unpredictable, uncontrollable and fast-moving.

Severe Fire Danger is forecast for the following forecast districts:
Maranoa and Warrego and Wide Bay and Burnett

The Rural Fire Service Queensland advises that fires may be unpredictable, uncontrollable and fast-moving.

The Rural Fire Service Queensland advises you to:

Check your bushfire survival plan - Now.
Monitor the fire and weather situation in any way you can through www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au, television or radio.
Call Triple Zero if you see a fire.

The Rural Fire Service Queensland advises that if you are in an area of Extreme Fire Danger:

Leaving is the only option for your survival.
If you plan to leave finalise your options and leave early on the day.
A well prepared and well constructed home may not be safe.

The Rural Fire Service Queensland advises that if you are in an area of Severe Fire Danger:

Leaving is the safest option for your survival.
If you plan to leave finalise your options and leave early on the day.
Only stay if your home is well prepared and well constructed and you can actively defend it.
Prepare for the emotional, mental and physical impact of defending your property - if in doubt, leave early.

For more information on Fire Bans please call the Fire Ban Hotline on 1800 020 440. For more information on Prepare. Act. Survive., or how to complete your Bushfire Survival Plan, please visit the Rural Fire Service Queensland web page at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au.

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Early Warning Network to list on ASX

Early Warning Network to list on ASX

Opportunity for you to participate in Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Aeeris Limited

As a user of our service you clearly appreciate the benefits such a capability can provide. This member alert is to advise you of the IPO of Aeeris Limited, which owns and operates the Early Warning Network (EWN) service, and your opportunity to participate in its success.

Firstly I want to thank you for your ongoing support and enthusiasm for EWN which launched in 2007. EWN is Australia’s only national location based Severe Weather and All Hazards early warning service. Please see our company website at www.aeeris.com

Aeeris has over 225,000 registered users plus over 100 corporate and government clients to whom we provide critical weather data, systems and alerts in Australia. To date, the EWN technology has been used over 21,000 times to deliver millions of alerts across Australia, protecting staff, citizens, property and business operations.

The exciting opportunity to take part in the IPO of Aeeris Limited is open to everyone and as one of our loyal members, we would like to ensure that you have an opportunity to participate in this exciting phase of our development which will position the company for further growth and ground breaking expansion in the future.

The offer of Aeeris shares is set out in the Prospectus. You should consider the information in the Prospectus before making a decision to invest. Applications for shares can be made by completing a valid Application Form attached to the Prospectus or by submitting a bid via the ASX Bookbuild Facility through your Broker. For a full copy of the prospectus please click here. The offer closes on the 20th of November 2014, and the company's shares are expected to start trading on the ASX on 3rd December 2014.

Once again, I would like to thank you for your support.

Kerry Plowright
Founder,
Executive Chairman and CEO

QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Damaging Winds


QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Damaging Winds
Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in the
Southeast Coast and parts of the
Wide Bay and Burnett and
Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:38 pm Thursday, 6 November 2014.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Coolangatta, Ipswich, Boonah, Beenleigh and Caboolture.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services 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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QLD Fire Weather Warning


QLD Fire Weather Warning
Source: Bureau of Meteorology

for the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast forecast districts

Issued Sunday 26 October 2014.

Weather Situation

A weak ridge extends along the Queensland coast. A surface trough is expected to move into the west of the state tomorrow and move east, reaching the southeastern interior by the late afternoon and evening. Severe Fire Dangers in the Darling Downs and Granite Belt district are expected to continue for the remainder of today. Hot temperatures combined with dry, fresh and gusty winds are expected to cause Extreme Fire Dangers in the Darling Downs and Granite Belt district tomorrow and Severe Fire Dangers in the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Maranoa and Warrego and Southeast Coast districts tomorrow.

For the rest of Sunday 26 October:

Severe Fire Danger in the following forecast district:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt

For Monday 27 October:

Extreme Fire Danger is forecast for the following forecast district:
Darling Downs and Granite Belt

The Rural Fire Service Queensland advises that fires may be unpredictable, uncontrollable and fast-moving.

Severe Fire Danger is forecast for the following forecast districts:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Maranoa and Warrego and Southeast Coast

The Rural Fire Service Queensland advises that fires may be unpredictable, uncontrollable and fast-moving.

The Rural Fire Service Queensland advises you to:

Check your bushfire survival plan - Now.
Monitor the fire and weather situation in any way you can through www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au, television or radio.
Call Triple Zero if you see a fire.

The Rural Fire Service Queensland advises that if you are in an area of Extreme Fire Danger:

Leaving is the only option for your survival.
If you plan to leave finalise your options and leave early on the day.
A well prepared and well constructed home may not be safe.

The Rural Fire Service Queensland advises that if you are in an area of Severe Fire Danger:

Leaving is the safest option for your survival.
If you plan to leave finalise your options and leave early on the day.
Only stay if your home is well prepared and well constructed and you can actively defend it.
Prepare for the emotional, mental and physical impact of defending your property - if in doubt, leave early.

For information on Fire Bans and how to Prepare. Act. Survive. Visit the Rural Fire Service web page at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au or call the hotline on 1800 020 440.

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SCAMwatch email alert: Don’t book a scammer’s holiday [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

October 2014: SCAMwatch is warning would-be travelers to watch out for travel scams as scammers seek to take advantage of those looking for a hard-earned break.

Now is the time of year when many Australians start to turn their minds to their next big holiday. Unfortunately, scammers are ready to pack their bags too – with your money. Just searching for a holiday or responding to a survey online can alert scammers that you are in the market for a holiday, and they won't hesitate to approach you with holiday prizes or offers that always turn out to be too good to be true.

Scammers often initially approach people with claims that they have won a prize such as travel vouchers, only to then try and lure them into signing up for a holiday deal. These deals may seem great – heavily discounted holiday accommodation and airfares to destinations popular with Australians such as Thailand, Bali or our neighbouring Pacific Islands. Other scams offer holidays to Florida or the Bahamas with tickets to theme parks or cruises at greatly discounted rates. However, in reality the package or the prize doesn't exist, and victims are left out of pocket and stranded overseas with no accommodation.

Watch out - scammers may also claim to be affiliated with well-known and reputable businesses to try and convince you that they're the real deal. Sometimes the scammers will provide the tickets and itinerary but when it comes time to travel the tickets are useless and the business cannot be contacted. If you are considering buying a holiday package through a third party, you should contact the accommodation provider directly to verify the deal using contact details sourced independently.

If you come across an amazing holiday package or 'win' a holiday out of the blue, make sure it's the real deal. Don't let scammers ruin your hard-earned break – if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

How this scam works           

  • You are searching for a holiday online and come across an amazing package that you decide to sign up for. Shortly afterwards, you receive a notification out of the blue by phone, text, email or post claiming that you have won a prize comprised of travel vouchers, often worth $2000 or $3000.
  • Alternatively, you participate in an online survey and are subsequently notified that you have won a holiday or vouchers.
  • When you go to claim your prize, you are told that you first need to buy more travel vouchers. However, the person you are talking to or corresponding with presents you with an amazing offer for a heavily discounted accommodation or holiday package. These packages are typically for destinations popular with Australians such as Thailand, Bali or the Pacific Islands, and can be used any time over the next 12 to 18 months. Other scams offer holidays to Florida or the Bahamas with tickets to theme parks or cruises at greatly discounted rates.
  • If you decide to take up this offer, you will be asked to provide your credit card and licence details before they can send you the prize.
  • If you hand over your details, the scammer will quickly use these to take money from your account. They may also use your personal details to commit identity theft.
  • The promised prize or vouchers will either never arrive, or if they do, will be dishonoured when you try to redeem them.

Protect yourself

  • If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is: Many scams will promote "free", "complimentary" and "discounted" deals that may sound so appealing that they are hard to resist. Find out if the offer is the real deal – call the holiday accommodation provider directly, research the 'business' that you're dealing with, and search online for reviews.
  • Know who you're dealing with: If you have doubts about the identity of any caller who claims to represent a business, organisation or government department, contact the body directly. Don't rely on contact details provided by the person – find them through an independent source such as a phone book or online search.
  • Book through an accredited agent: If you are looking to go on a holiday, you can use a travel agent to make sure you get legitimate accommodation. If using a travel agent, find out if they are accredited through the Australian Federation of Travel Agents' ATAS scheme.  ATAS-accredited agents must abide by a code of conduct and have dispute resolution procedures in place. 
  • The way you pay matters: Different means of payment offer different protections. Be wary of requests for cheques, bank or wire transfers when booking travel. If booking online, choose secure payment methods. If you pay with a credit card, you may be able to seek a chargeback if you don't get what you pay for.
  • If you think you've been scammed, report it: If you think you have provided your account details to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately.

Report

You can report scams to the ACCC via the SCAMwatch report a scam page or by calling 1300 795 995.

More information

In April the ACCC issued a SCAMwatch alert on a travel scam where scammers posing as Qantas staff claiming that they've won a credit towards their next holiday: Automated scam calls claiming to be from Qantas with bogus holiday win.

Stay one step ahead of scammers – follow @SCAMwatch_gov on Twitter or visit http://twitter.com/SCAMwatch_gov.

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Southeast QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Damaging Winds


Southeast QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Damaging Winds
Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of the Ipswich, Somerset, Dalby, South Burnett, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley Council Areas.

Issued at 7:38 pm Monday, 13 October 2014.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:35 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near the area northwest of Toowoomba and Bell. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect the area north of Toowoomba, Cooyar and Bunya Mountains by 8:05 pm and Laidley, Gatton and Esk by 8:35 pm.

Damaging winds are likely.

A wind gust of 104km.hr has been observed at Dalby.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services 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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QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Damaging Winds


QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Damaging Winds
Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in the
Darling Downs and Granite Belt,
Southeast Coast and parts of the
Central Highlands and Coalfields and
Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:57 pm Thursday, 25 September 2014.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Dalby, Coolangatta, Ipswich, Moreton Bay and islands, Kingaroy, Stanthorpe, Caboolture and Taroom.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services 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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