Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Logan, Scenic Rim and Gold Coast Council
Areas.
Issued at 5:52 pm Wednesday, 9 March 2022.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:40 pm, severe
thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Beaudesert.
These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast
to affect Canungra and Mount Tamborine by 6:10 pm and Mudgeeraba
and Nerang by 6:40 pm.
Damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead
to flash flooding are likely.
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.
09/Mar/2022 06:56 PM