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Thunderstorm
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Greater Brisbane and Surrounds
BoM did not classify the severity of this warning. We display it as Advisory (amber) so the risk isn't visually understated. Read the warning text carefully for actual conditions.
Warning details
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:10 am, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near Beaudesert and the area between Boonah and Beaudesert. This thunderstorm is moving towards the south. It is forecast to affect Rathdowney, Border Ranges National Park and Laravale by 6:40 am.
Safety advice
Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.
Areas affected
Logan and Scenic Rim
Version history
Replaced by: Cancel · 6:49am Thu 28 May AEST · Cancellation of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Greater Brisbane and Surrounds
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