For people in parts of the
Southeast Coast Forecast District.
Issued at 12:23 PM Wednesday, 15 November 2006.
At 12:15 PM , Bureau of Meteorology weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near Lowood and the area southwest of Esk. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. Severe thunderstorms are forecast to affect Esk and Ipswich by 12:45 PM and Bundamba Lagoon and Greenbank by 1:15 PM .
Large hailstones and damaging winds are possible.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Southeast Coast and parts of the Central Highlands & Coalfields, Wide Bay & Burnett and Darling Downs & Granite Belt Forecast Districts.
The Emergency Management Queensland advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* 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 in your local government area, listed in the White Pages under either State Emergency Service or your local council.
The next warning is due to be issued by 1:25 PM.
This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Emergency Management Queensland would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.