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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland
for DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in parts of Ipswich, Logan, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Western Downs, South Burnett, Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley and Brisbane City Council Areas.

Issued at 5:09 pm Friday, 14 December 2018.

Very heavy rain with thunderstorms near Bell, Amberley and southwest of Warwick

Weather Situation:

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:00 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Warwick, the area northwest of Warwick, the area north of Warwick, Allora, Mt Mowbullan, Bell and Amberley. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect Ipswich, the area southeast of Warwick, the area east of Warwick, the area northeast of Warwick, Redbank Plains and Cooyar by 5:35 pm and Toowoomba, the area south of Toowoomba, the area south of Kingaroy, the area west of Kingaroy, the area northwest of Kingaroy and Yarraman by 6:05 pm.

Damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones are likely.

49mm has fallen in the 30 minutes to 5:00pm at Bell and Amberley

62mm has fallen in the 30 minutes to 3:40pm at McGarrigal Alert

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it.
* 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 6:10 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.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES

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

Issued at 5:01 pm Friday, 14 December 2018.

Very heavy rain with thunderstorms near Bell, and southwest of Warwick

Weather Situation:

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, Toowoomba, Dalby, Ipswich, Kingaroy, Stanthorpe, Gatton, Jimboomba, Laidley, Lowood, and Nanango.

48mm has fallen in 30 minutes to 5:00pm at Bell

62mm has fallen in 30 minutes at McGarrigal Alert.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it.
* 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 8:05 pm.

If severe thunderstorms develop in the Southeast Queensland area (east of Dalby from Rainbow Beach to Stanthorpe), a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area.

Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.