Severe Thunderstorm Warning – Southeast Queensland for INTENSE RAINFALL
For people in parts of Ipswich, Logan and Brisbane City Council Areas.
Issued at 6:34 am Tuesday, 9 January 2024. INTENSE RAINFALL FROM PERSISTENT HEAVY SHOWERS IN THE SPRINGFIELD AREA
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:35 am, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding was detected near Redbank Plains.
This thunderstorm is slow moving. It is forecast to affect Greenbank by 7:05 am and Bundamba Lagoon by 7:35 am. Springfield Lakes recorded 96 mm in two hours to 6:30 am.
Jingle Downs recorded 79 mm in two hours to 6:30 am. Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust. * 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.
The next warning is due to be issued by 7:35 am. A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Southeast Coast district.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau’s website at https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.bom.gov.au__;!!I4-A-Ka37P_tdG87G6fIVNE!eipJW3aurvlacvTflgs9vYfjSSYF1ks–SKgzFHxexmhQ6E1YFlFkWb0Bubsb6Z7q6SNC3q9Zvl_UawsNw$ or call 1300 659 210.
The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.
