Severe, fast-moving storms swept through the Darling Downs, south-east coast and Burnett District yesterday from 2pm, bringing hail up to 2-3cm in size, strong, damaging winds, and heavy rain.
“There were isolated reports of property damage across south-east Queensland,” Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Angus Hines said.
Hines said there were likely to be storms again today, with areas from the south-east coast up to Rockhampton, and inland to the Darling Downs in the warning area.
“Severe storms today are most likely over inland places, particularly west of Toowoomba, but it can’t be ruled out elsewhere,” he said.
“Along the south-east coast, significant accumulations of rain are possible in the next 24 hours, with or without severe thunderstorms.
“Between 50 and 100mm, possibly even more, could occur along the Queensland coast north of Brisbane, particularly around places like the Sunshine Coast and Noosa.”
This week’s wet weather is serving as a timely reminder to be prepared for storm season, as Johnathan Thurston launched the state’s Get Ready Queensland Week campaign yesterday.
