Friday, February 1, 2013

Severe storms to hit southeast - Herald Sun




A SEVERE storm is battering areas from Dalby to Toowoomba and as far down as the New South Wales border.



The Bureau of Meteorology has put out a severe storm warning and has warned Brisbane residents that it could hit the city by 11.30pm.


Wind gusts of up to 100km/h have been recorded at the Oakley airport, north of Toowoomba.


A Bureau spokesperson warned that damaging winds of over 90km/h are likely to hit Brisbane tonight.


These winds would be on a similar scale to those experienced earlier this week when ex-cyclone Oswald tore through.


Large hail stones are also predicted; however as of 9.30pm none had been recorded in Toowoomba's CBD.


Emergency management Queensland is advising residents of Brisbane to move cars under cover, secure loose outdoor items and seek shelter indoors and away from trees and powerlines.


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The next warning is due out at 10.15pm.




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