A severe storm warning has been issued for large parts of the southeast including the Gold Coast.
Storms have been building to our west with parts of the Southern Downs and Scenic Rim already impacted.
The town of Karara near Warrick recorded 39mm of rain in just half an hour.
The BOM is warning that “severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
“Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Dalby, Ipswich, Kingaroy, Stanthorpe, Gatton and Jimboomba.”
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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.
