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Friday, January 6, 2012

Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Moreton Bay Region

UPDATE: Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting the Southeast Queensland area.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND

for DAMAGING WIND, FLASH FLOODING and LARGE HAILSTONES


For people in parts of the BRISBANE CITY, LOCKYER VALLEY, MORETON BAY, IPSWICH CITY and SOMERSET Council Areas.
Issued at 3:52 pm Friday, 6 January 2012.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:55 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Marburg and Rosewood. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north. They are forecast to affect Fernvale and Mount Nebo by 4:25 pm and the D'Aguilar Ranges by 4:55 pm.
Damaging winds, very heavy rainfall, flash flooding and large hailstones are likely.
28mm of rainfall was recorded in 10 minutes at Adams Bridge (southwest of Ipswich).
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. 
The next warning is due to be issued by 4:55 pm.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast districts.