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Brisbanetimes --> Cyclone Ita: live coverage April 11 and 12, 2014

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http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20023.txt

IDQ20023
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre

Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this
warning.

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TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 49
Issued at 4:21 pm EST on Saturday 12 April 2014

A Cyclone WARNING is now current for coastal areas from Cape Tribulation to
Proserpine.

The Cyclone WARNING between Cooktown and Cape Tribulation has been cancelled.

At 4:00 pm EST Tropical Cyclone Ita, Category 1, was estimated to be
8 kilometres west southwest of Port Douglas and
60 kilometres northwest of Cairns, and
moving south southeast at 10 kilometres per hour.

Tropical Cyclone Ita is forecast to move to the southeast during the next 24
hours, most likely close to or just offshore of the southern tropical and
central coast, and is now expected to maintain tropical cyclone intensity.

DAMAGING winds with gusts to 120 kilometres per hour are likely between Port
Douglas and Cairns this afternoon and evening, extending to Innisfail
overnight. GALES with wind gusts to 100 kilometres per hour may extend further
down the coast to Townsville during Sunday if the system moves offshore.

As the cyclone tracks near the coast, a storm tide is expected between Cape
Tribulation and Cairns. Large waves may produce minor flooding along the
foreshore.  People living in areas likely to be affected by this flooding
should take measures to protect their property as much as possible and be
prepared to help their neighbours.

Heavy rainfall, that may lead to flash flooding, is currently occurring about
the east tropical coast and ranges between about Port Douglas and Ayr, and
should extend south to about Yeppoon during Sunday. Isolated 24 hour totals in
excess of 300mm are likely.

Tropical Cyclone Ita should  move further southeast into the Coral Sea and away
from the Queensland coast during Monday and Tuesday. Rainfall will decrease
about the North Tropical Coast during Sunday and Monday as the system moves
away.

People between Cape Tribulation and Proserpine, including Cairns and Townsville
should take precautions and listen to the next advice.
- Information is available from your local government
- For cyclone preparedness and safety advice, visit Queensland's Disaster
Management Services website (www.disaster.qld.gov.au)
- For emergency assistance call the Queensland State Emergency Service (SES) on
132 500 (for assistance with storm damage, rising flood water, fallen trees on
buildings or roof damage).

Details of Tropical Cyclone Ita at 4:00 pm EST:
.Centre located near...... 16.5 degrees South 145.4 degrees East
.Location accuracy........ within 35 kilometres
.Recent movement.......... towards the south southeast at 10 kilometres per hour
.Wind gusts near centre... 120 kilometres per hour
.Severity category........ 1
.Central pressure......... 990 hectoPascals

The next advice will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Saturday 12 April.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio Broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 212.  The Bureau and the State
Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.

A map showing the track of the cyclone is available at:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone

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TROPICAL CYCLONE FORECAST TRACK MAP
Tropical Cyclone Ita
Issued at 4:21 pm EST Saturday 12 April 2014. Refer to latest Tropical Cyclone Advice.

[minbrisbane]

Looks like there's going to be some bad weather ahead for us.

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Ita clean up to be lengthy and costly http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/ita-clean-up-to-be-lengthy-and-costly-20140413-36lbb.html ... via @brisbanetimes #qldpol

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http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20038.html

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DESTRUCTIVE WIND

For people in the LOGAN CITY, REDLAND CITY, CHERBOURG SHIRE and parts of the BRISBANE CITY, GOLD COAST CITY, GYMPIE, IPSWICH CITY, SCENIC RIM, SOUTH BURNETT and North Stradbroke Island Council Areas.

Issued at 3:39 pm Friday, 2 May 2014.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:45 pm, very dangerous thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Ipswich and Amberley. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. Very dangerous thunderstorms are forecast to affect Redbank Plains and Wacol by 4:15 pm and Logan City, Slacks Creek and Tingalpa Reservoir by 4:45 pm.

Other severe thunderstorms were located near Jimboomba and Greenbank. They are forecast to affect Beenleigh, Coomera and Logan Village by 4:15 pm and the area northeast of Kingaroy, Murgon and Cherbourg by 4:45 pm.

Destructive winds are likely.

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Minister for Energy and Water Supply
The Honourable Mark McArdle
Monday, May 05, 2014

Community ideas welcome on better dam management

South east Queensland residents can now have their say on the future management of the Wivenhoe, Somerset and North Pine dams.

Water Supply Minister Mark McArdle said a series of public meetings would look at the ideas outlined in the optimisation studies released last month to boost flood mitigation efforts downstream of the dams.

"The studies will lead to improved management of the dams to better protect homes and businesses during future major flood events," Mr McArdle said.

The optimisation studies for the dams were a recommendation of the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry following the 2011 floods and outline a series of potential options to improve mitigation of major flood events.

"As well as accepting written submissions which can be made online, we're inviting members of the public to have their say at a series of public consultation meetings," Mr McArdle said.

"We need people to tell us about how the different options affect them and their community."

Mr McArdle said that while it was impossible to flood proof Brisbane and Ipswich, the Newman Government was keen to investigate what could be done to reduce the impact of floods in the future.

Wivenhoe and Somerset Dam draft optimisation study meetings

    Tuesday 20 May 6 – 8pm – Conference Room 3, 80 George St, Brisbane City

    Wednesday 21 May 6 – 8pm – Leichhardt One Mile Community Centre, 1-17 Denman Street, Leichhardt, Ipswich

    Thursday 22 May 6 – 8pm – Fernvale Futures Complex, 1483 Brisbane Valley Highway

    Thursday 29 May 6 – 8pm – The Greek Club, 29 Edmondstone Street, South Brisbane

North Pine Dam draft optimisation study meeting

    Tuesday 27 May 6 – 8pm – Pendicup Community Centre, 365 Samsonvale Road, Warner

     
Mr McArdle said the options outlined in the studies were also designed to avoid, or delay, a mass release of water as was necessary during the 2011 floods.

    "Some of the options would increase the likelihood of bridges and crossings downstream of Wivenhoe Dam being flooded. However, this would create extra space in the dam to help protect houses and buildings from damage during a flood," Mr McArdle said.

    "We understand that the early release of water would likely cause some difficulties for some residents and that's why it's important we consult with the local community," he said.

    "The North Pine Dam Optimisation Study recommends lowering the dam to 90 per cent of its full water supply level for up to 20 years to reduce the likelihood of the dam wall being overtopped during a major flood, while also providing more warning time ahead of an impending flood to residents living downstream."

    To help people understand the studies and trade-offs that must be balanced, discussion papers and information on how to provide feedback and comment on the reports are available on the Department of Energy and Water Supply's website at www.dews.qld.gov.au or by phoning 13 QGOV (13 7468).

    People wishing to attend a public consultation meeting can register their interest by sending an email to optimisationstudies@dews.qld.gov.au. 

    [ENDS] 5 May 2014

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Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience
The Honourable David Crisafulli

Boost for flood defences on the Sunshine Coast

Stormwater and drainage networks in three flood-prone areas of the Sunshine Coast will be bolstered through the Newman and Abbot Governments' Natural Disaster Resilience Program to protect Queensland communities.

Community Recovery and Resilience Minister David Crisafulli said the works in Alexandra Headland and Yandina would improve stormwater drainage and prevent more than 200 homes and businesses from being cut off by floodwaters.

"These are sensible projects that will deliver big results for locals who are sick of waiting for floodwaters to recede after heavy rain," Mr Crisafulli said.

"Council came forward with a plan to ease the pain for people living and working in these areas and we are delivering."

Works include installing larger concrete culverts to improve stormwater drainage and flow at Okinja and Surf Roads in Alexandra Headland and improvements to the Ninderry Road floodway near Yandina to reduce flooding across the road.

The State and Federal Governments are contributing $926,500 towards the projects worth $1.8 million.

Federal Member for Fisher Mal Brough welcomed the funding.

"The flash flooding in Alexandra Headland brought home that we can all be vulnerable in natural disasters," Mr Brough Said.

Mr Crisafulli said the works should have happened a long time ago, but Labor had no plan or policies for Queensland.

"Our strong plan to protect Queensland communities means we are working with local councils to protect and prepare homes and livelihoods," he said.

"Queenslanders have been pushed to the brink in the past few years and we are doing everything we can to not only protect them but make them stronger.

"Disasters can strike at any time but the Newman Government's strong plan to protect communities for the long term will ensure a brighter future for all Queenslanders."

[ENDS] 22 June 2014

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ABC News --> Brisbane floods class action: Victims claim Wivenhoe Dam operators liable for compensation bill

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http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20032.html

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SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
for DAMAGING WINDS and DANGEROUS SURF

For people in the
Southeast Coast and parts of the
Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:28 am Thursday, 28 August 2014.

Synoptic Situation:

At 1am EST, a low pressure system currently situated approximately 150km due east of the northern NSW coast is expected to deepen and move slowly to the northeast during today. A high pressure system in the southern Tasman Sea extends a ridge along the southeastern Australian coast. The combination of these two systems will lead to increasing winds and waves over southeastern Queensland during today.

Dangerous surf conditions are expected to develop during the early hours of this morning about the southern coast and Islands south of Sandy Cape, easing late this evening.

Damaging winds with peak gusts up to 90km/h are likely to develop during the early hours of this morning about the Southeast Coast district, particularly about the coast and southern ranges, easing during the early afternoon.

Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, Brisbane, Maroochydore, Gympie, Coolangatta, Ipswich, Moreton Bay and islands, Noosa, Fraser Island, Beenleigh, Caboolture and Caloundra.

Wind gusts of approximately 80km/h have been observed at Yamba on the northern NSW coast.

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Queensland Times --> $10m promised by Gillard is green light for Ipswich flood work

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DAMAGING WIND and LARGE HAILSTONES
http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20038.html

For people in parts of the
LOCKYER VALLEY,
IPSWICH CITY and
SOMERSET Council Areas.

Issued at 5:19 pm Saturday, 20 September 2014.

Thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast. They are forecast to affect Marburg by 6:25 pm.

Damaging winds and large hailstones are likely.

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Brisbanetimes --> Lockyer Valley mayor blasts flood investigation

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http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20041.html

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for DAMAGING WIND and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in the
Southeast Coast and parts of the
Central Highlands and Coalfields,
Wide Bay and Burnett and
Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 2:14 pm Thursday, 25 September 2014.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Dalby, Coolangatta, Ipswich, Moreton Bay and islands, Kingaroy, Stanthorpe, Caboolture and Taroom.

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http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20038.html

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DAMAGING WIND and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in the BRISBANE CITY, REDLAND CITY, North Stradbroke Island and parts of the GOLD COAST CITY, LOGAN CITY, GYMPIE, MORETON BAY, IPSWICH CITY, SUNSHINE COAST, SOMERSET and SOUTH BURNETT Council Areas.

Issued at 3:46 pm Thursday, 25 September 2014.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:50 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Wacol, Lowood, and the area southeast of Kingaroy. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Logan City, Highvale and Samford by 4:20 pm and Brisbane CBD, Cleveland and Jimna by 4:50 pm.

Damaging winds and large hailstones are likely.

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Moderate rain at Goodna ..

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Quite heavy at Oxley, lower parts of the backyard are already flooded

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We currently have weather warnings in place for QLD. If weather is severe, operations will be slowed for safety.

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http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20038.html

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DAMAGING WIND and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in the
GOLD COAST CITY and parts of the
SCENIC RIM and
North Stradbroke Island Council Areas.

Issued at 4:47 pm Saturday, 27 September 2014.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:55 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near the area south of the NSW border. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect the McPherson Range and Canungra by 5:25 pm and Mount Tamborine, Coomera and Hope Island by 5:55 pm.

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Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience
The Honourable David Crisafulli

'What-if?' message hits Queensland airwaves

Queensland families will learn about the confronting consequences they could face if they're not fully prepared for storm season, in a new campaign to get people disaster-ready.

Community Recovery and Resilience Minister David Crisafulli said this year's RACQ Get Ready television and radio ads would use emotion to prompt families to think about what could happen to them, if the worst should happen this summer.

"Storms can strike hard and often with little warning in Queensland, damaging homes and property, as well as livelihoods and the broader economy," Mr Crisafulli said.

"We're asking people what they're prepared to lose, if a storm threatened their home and family.

"We want families to be prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws up, and that means thinking about what could happen, if the worst should strike."

Mr Crisafulli visited Dylan Henley and April Armstrong's Carina home to assess the home's storm safety risk and said the ads would prompt all Queenslanders to make preparations both inside, and outside their homes.

"Whether it's cleaning out the gutters, securing loose furniture and toys, or tidying up the gardens, we're urging everyone to get ready now," he said.

RACQ Executive Manager Insurance Communications Mike Sopinski said it was essential Queenslanders checked their property to ensure they were prepared for storms.

"The 2014 RACQ Insurance Storm Preparedness Index has shown more than eight percent of Queensland homes do not have building or contents insurance and an alarming 42 percent of householders still haven't prepared their homes for the upcoming storm season," Mr Sopinski said.

"We are urging householders to prepare their homes and to do an insurance health check as once a storm hits, it's too late."

For more information on how to 'Get Ready' visit the RACQ Get Ready QLD website (getready@qld.gov.au)

[ENDS] 11 October 2014

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http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20041.html

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for DAMAGING WIND

For people in the Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:35 pm Sunday, 26 October 2014.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Toowoomba, Dalby, Roma, Charleville, Stanthorpe and Goondiwindi.

If severe thunderstorms develop in the Southeast Queensland area (east of Dalby from Rainbow Beach to Stanthorpe), a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area.

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http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20041.html

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in parts of the
Wide Bay and Burnett,
Darling Downs and Granite Belt and
Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:16 pm Friday, 31 October 2014.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Toowoomba, Dalby, Kingaroy, Stanthorpe and Goondiwindi.

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Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience
The Honourable David Crisafulli

Queensland fights raw deal on disaster funding

Vital Queensland infrastructure would either be left in ruins or ratepayers would be forced to pay huge repair bills if proposed changes to the Federal Government's natural disaster relief scheme are approved.

Community Recovery and Resilience Minister David Crisafulli said a draft proposal from the Productivity Commission which suggested slashing federal funding contributions by a third was unworkable.

He urged communities across Queensland and their federal MPs to work with him to ensure the proposal is rejected.

Meeting with mayors from disaster-stricken communities ahead of a public hearing held by the Productivity Commission today, Mr Crisafulli said the changes would be catastrophic for Queensland.

"If these changes had been in place over the last half-decade, Queensland would have been $5 billion worse off," Mr Crisafulli said.

"If this draft proposal is adopted, Queenslanders would be left on their knees and today we're sending a message loud and clear to the Productivity Commission.

"If this change is approved, either ratepayers would be slugged with a bill they couldn't afford or some roads or bridges just wouldn't be repaired."

Mr Crisafulli said Queensland had proven the value of mitigation and betterment in the last two years, but the extra $40 million in mitigation funding being proposed could not prevent the damage likely to be caused by future natural disasters.

He urged the Federal Government to kick the recommendations into touch.

"Governments are not judged by the advice they receive, but on the way they choose to respond to it," Mr Crisafulli said.

A final report to the Federal Government is expected to be completed in December.

[ENDS] 31 October 2014

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http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20038.html

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for LARGE HAILSTONES and DAMAGING WIND

For people in the Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Gold Coast and parts of the Logan, Somerset and Lockyer Valley Council Areas.

Issued at 4:04 pm Thursday, 6 November 2014.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:05 pm, very dangerous thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near the NSW border and the area south of the NSW border. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. Very dangerous thunderstorms are forecast to affect Rathdowney, Numinbah Valley, Laravale and Kooralbyn by 4:35 pm and Beaudesert, Canungra, Nerang and Mount Tamborine by 5:05 pm.

Other severe thunderstorms were located near Boonah. They are forecast to affect Laidley, the area between Boonah and Beaudesert, Mulgowie and Grandchester by 4:35 pm and Jimboomba, Rosewood, Hatton Vale and Marburg by 5:05 pm.

Large hailstones and damaging winds are likely.

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Storm season 2014/15 is off and racing ..

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR663.loop.shtml#skip

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http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20038.html

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in parts of the
Ipswich,
Scenic Rim,
Southern Downs and
Lockyer Valley Council Areas.

Issued at 2:21 pm Tuesday, 11 November 2014.

Thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect Oakington, Cunninghams Gap and the area south of Cunninghams Gap by 2:50 pm and Aratula by 3:20 pm.

Damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones are likely.

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http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20038.html

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in parts of the
Somerset,
Toowoomba and
Lockyer Valley Council Areas.

Issued at 1:46 pm Wednesday, 19 November 2014.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:50 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Murphy's Creek. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They are forecast to affect the area southwest of Esk and the area west of Esk by 2:20 pm and Esk, the area northwest of Esk and Toogoolawah by 2:50 pm.

Damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones are likely.

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http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20041.html

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in the
Wide Bay and Burnett,
Southeast Coast and parts of the
Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 1:31 pm Wednesday, 19 November 2014.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Dalby, Maroochydore, Gympie, Bundaberg, Kingaroy, Hervey Bay, Fraser Island and Hervey Bay waters.

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Currently at kookaburra park rocklea....water flowing in pretty quickly.....whats concerning is the size of this storm....easily the heaviest downpour for this area since 2011 floods....

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Massive quick dump of rain and a little hail.  Estimate around 80mm in about 10 minutes as Goodna.

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ABC Radio Brisbane ‏@612brisbane

Cars trapped in flooded streets at the Ekka. (Photo: Helen Huie - "My sister took this at the Ekka grounds") #storm

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Queensland Times --> Early-release strategy for Wivenhoe Dam to prevent flooding

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http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20041.html

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
for DAMAGING WIND, HEAVY RAINFALL and LARGE HAILSTONES

For people in parts of the
Southeast Coast Forecast District.

Issued at 1:54 pm Thursday, 27 November 2014.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, Beenleigh, and Springbrook.

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BOM  http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR664.loop.shtml

4.30pm

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Brent Davidson ‏@Brentus88 4 minutes ago

Large hail outside @QPSmedia #bnestorm

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Jeff Addison ‏@Jeffrey_Addison 12 seconds ago

#Hail inside building, roof panels collapsed

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Report on 4BC (caller) of boom gates blown away on the FG line Samford Road ..

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Energex ‏@Energex 2 minutes ago

Massive storm is creating havoc to power supplies. Currently 70,000-plus without power, mostly due to extreme winds. Stay safe

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Windows seem to have been cracked and smashed at parliament - sounds of broken glass in the midst of the thunder https://t.co/Cjtm8B8qoo

— Amy Remeikis (@AmyRemeikis) November 27, 2014

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David Hutchison ‏@dhdt 3 minutes ago

Roma Street is awash! #bnestorm

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Alex Strachan ‏@journoalex 4 minutes ago

Wind blew a truck trailer over at Archerfield. #storm @Southrn_Star