Killarney, southeast of Warwick, looked as if it had been hit by a snowstorm following the battering on Sunday afternoon.
Hail at Killarney. Video: Lisa Locke. #qldweather #7News pic.twitter.com/SNYpo2Pj4e
— 7 News Queensland (@7NewsQueensland) November 27, 2016
Hail at Killarney. Video: Lisa Locke. #qldweather #7News pic.twitter.com/SNYpo2Pj4eLarge hailstones, fierce winds and heavy rain has hit parts of the southeast, as two thunderstorms sweep through the area.
— 7 News Queensland (@7NewsQueensland) November 27, 2016
One storm was detected on the radar about 3.30pm near Peak Crossing, southwest of Brisbane. It was heading in a northwest direction and was expected to hit Bundamba Lagoon and the area south of Amberley by 4.05pm and Amberley, Rosewood and south of Cunninghams Gap by 4.35pm
Severe storm continues to move north along ranges and towards #Boonah. Storm approaching #Ipswich has completely weakened. pic.twitter.com/d54ehGk0lH
— BOM Queensland (@BOM_Qld) November 27, 2016
As of 4.25pm the storms were near Maroon Dam, Oakington, Moogerah and the area south of Cunninghams gap. The second storm was moving northeast of Killarney, which is south of Warwick.
Incredible hail storm that hit Killarney around 3:30 this afternoon... captured by Russell James on his phone https://t.co/2107oxoY69Earlier in the day, a severe thunderstorm warning had been issued for parts of southeast Queensland,
— ABC Radio Brisbane (@612brisbane) November 27, 2016
Damaging winds, heavy rainfall and large hail stones could lead to flash flooding in the Logan and Beaudesert areas.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a warning just before 2:15pm today advising that severe thunderstorms were detected near Beaudesert and moving towards the northwest.
The storms were forecast to impact Tamborine by 2:45pm and Jimboomba by 3:15pm.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services have advised residents in the region to move cars under cover, secure loose outdoor items and seek shelter.
Residents should also beware of fallen trees and powerlines and never drive through flood waters.
Source: The Courier-Mail
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