Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Ipswich, Somerset, Brisbane City and
Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 12:50 pm Sunday, 27 February 2022.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 12:50 pm, very dangerous
thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Brisbane CBD
and Strathpine. These thunderstorms are slow moving. Very dangerous
thunderstorms are forecast to affect Caboolture and Highvale by
1:20 pm and Aspley by 1:50 pm.
Intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening
flash flooding is likely.
Heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris
across roads.
117mm was recorded at Kippa-Ring in 1 hour to 11am
71mm has been recorded in 1 hour at Woody Point. to 11am
52mm has been recorded in 30 minutes at Murrumba Downs to
10:30am.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people
should:
* 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.
27/Feb/2022 01:54 PM