Weather Warnings - Severe Thunderstorm Warning for QLD

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland

for Logan, Scenic Rim and Gold Coast Council Areas.

Issued at 8:39 pm Saturday, 18 May 2024.

Severe thunderstorms are no longer expected about the Southeast Coast this evening.

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning - southeast queensland for the following areas:
Logan, Scenic Rim and Gold Coast
Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting the Southeast Queensland area (east of Dalby from Rainbow Beach to Stanthorpe). The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

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