Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in the LOGAN CITY, IPSWICH CITY and parts of the BRISBANE CITY, GOLD COAST CITY, MORETON BAY, SOUTHERN DOWNS, SCENIC RIM, SOMERSET and REDLAND Council Areas.
Issued at 3:04 pm Tuesday, 18 January 2011.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:05 pm, very dangerous thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Peak Crossing and Amberley.
These thunderstorms are moving towards the north to northeast.
Very dangerous thunderstorms are forecast to affect Ipswich and Bundamba Lagoon by 3:35 pm and Redbank Plains, Lake Manchester and Fernvale by 4:05 pm.
Other severe thunderstorms were located near Jimboomba.
They are forecast to affect Logan Village by 3:35 pm and Beenleigh, Logan City and Sunnybank Hills by 4:05 pm.
Damaging winds, very heavy rainfall, flash flooding and large hailstones are likely.
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. |