Location Warwick SE QLD 5/11/09
OMG..the storm that just left here was incredible, I'm still shaking but going to see if I can catch the back end of it! I'll post photos later when I settle a bit but it's one hell of a storm!!
Regards,
Chris.
Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland Regional Office
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DAMAGING WIND, FLASH FLOODING and LARGE HAILSTONES
For people in parts of the LOCKYER VALLEY, IPSWICH CITY, SOUTHERN DOWNS, SCENIC RIM and TOOWOOMBA Council Areas.
Issued at 4:05 pm Thursday, 5 November 2009.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:05 pm, very dangerous thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near the area north of Warwick and Allora. Thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. Very dangerous thunderstorms are forecast to affect Aratula and Clifton by 5:05 pm.
They are forecast to affect Boonah by 4:35 pm and the area between Boonah and Beaudesert by 5:05 pm.
Damaging winds, very heavy rainfall, flash flooding and large hailstones are likely.
7cm hail has been reported east northeast of Warwick at 3:40pm.
Golf ball size has been reported at Allora at 4:00pm.
Marble sized hail was earlier reported at Stanthorpe at 1:40pm.
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 5:05 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 Emergency Management Queensland would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
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