Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett and Southeast Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Gold Coast, Brisbane, Maroochydore, Caboolture, Ipswich and Noosa Heads. VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Southeast Coast district. Locations which may be affected include Jimboomba. 7 CM HAIL OBSERVED AT MUDGEERABA AT APPROX 2.30 pm 5 CM HAIL OBSERVED AT RIPLEY AT 3.30 PM 4 cm hail observed at Flinders View at 3:25 pm 3 cm hail observed at Yamanto at 3.25 pm
Emergency services advise people to: * If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust. * Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines if it s safe to do so. * Stay away from windows if there is giant hail. * Park your car undercover away from trees. * Close doors and windows. * Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks. * Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out. * Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost. * Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous. * Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area. * Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.
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