State: Queensland

IDQ21035
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning – Southeast Queensland

for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in Sunshine Coast and parts of Gympie, Somerset, Redland City, Noosa, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 6:43 pm Saturday, 13 January 2018.

Weather Situation:

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:50 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Beerburrum, Mount Beerwah, Peachester, Crohamhurst, Conondale, Jimna and northern Moreton Island.

These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to northeast.

They are forecast to affect Caloundra, the area southwest of Caloundra, Montville, Palmwoods, Kenilworth and Borumba Dam by 7:20 pm and Maroochydore, waters off Caloundra, waters off Maroochydore, Nambour, Imbil and the area southwest of Eumundi by 7:50 pm.

Damaging winds and large hailstones are likely.

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.

The next warning is due to be issued by 7:45 pm.

A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett 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.

IDQ20085

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 10:07 pm EST on Friday 12 January 2018
for the period until midnight EST Saturday 13 January 2018.

Wind Warnings for Saturday 13 January

Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sunshine Coast Waters and Gold Coast Waters

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:45 am EST Saturday.

Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.

IDQ21033
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for DAMAGING WINDS, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in parts of Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast District.

Issued at 7:11 pm Wednesday, 10 January 2018.

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 Stanthorpe, Inglewood, Texas and Millmerran.

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 10:15 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.