Wet Bum Coming

[rayke1938]

For people in the Ipswich, Logan, Scenic Rim, Gold Coast, Redland City, Brisbane City and parts of the Somerset, Southern Downs, Lockyer Valley and Moreton Bay Council Areas.

Issued at 4:20 pm Monday, 17 October 2016.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:20 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Laidley and Gatton. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Ipswich, Boonah and Esk by 4:50 pm and Brisbane CBD, Beaudesert, Beenleigh, Logan City and Strathpine by 5:20 pm.

Damaging winds are likely.

 

90km/h at Dalby at 3pm.
93km/h at Wellcamp Airport at 3:30pm.

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 5:20 pm.

A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Southeast Coast and parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt 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.

 

Hope it drops a couple of inches into NPD catchment

Cheers

Ray

[Luvit]

Getting it now.

[benno573]

Mildly moist where I am. Definitely not a couple of inches. 

[Binder]

blew through in about 5 minutes, would have been lucky to get 5mm, a bit windy for a little while though.