IDQ20038 Bureau of Meteorology Queensland Regional Office

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL For people in the Redland City and parts of the Logan, Gold Coast and Brisbane City Council Areas. Issued at 3:27 pm Friday, 17 March 2017. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Beenleigh, Archerfield and Woodridge. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect Brisbane CBD, Cleveland and Peel Island by 3:55 pm and Amity Point, Brisbane Airport and southern Moreton Island by 4:25 pm. Damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely. 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 4:30 pm.

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.

Alert details at https://ewa.brisbane.qld.gov.au/alert_details/245?lang=en

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