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Dangerous storms form over southeast Qld
Multiple dangerous storms with the potential to unleash flash flooding, large hail and destructive winds are pushing across southeast Queensland.
October 27, 2020
A series of dangerous storms with the potential to unleash flash flooding, coin-sized hail and destructive winds have formed over southeast Queensland.
Six severe thunderstorms are pushing southeast towards Warwick, Toowoomba, the Lockyer Valley and Kilcoy, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
“These storms can also become very dangerous with supercell development possible,” meteorologist Rosa Hoff said on Tuesday.
“We could potentially see isolated (rainfall) totals of 100mm if we see a particularly large storm go through.”
The thunderstorms also have the ability to whip up other wild weather, such as oversized hailstones, flooding and big winds.
“We could see damaging winds in excess of 90 km/h and large hail that has a diameter larger than 2cm – bigger than a $2 coin,” Ms Hoff said.
“Or potentially, even heavy rain that could lead to localised flash flooding.”
Ms Hoff said the worst of the weather was expected on Tuesday afternoon and into the evening.
“As we track forward into tomorrow, the increased chance of seeing severe storm development does move closer to Brisbane,” she said.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services have warned people to move their cars under cover and secure loose outdoor items.