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SE QLD Hammer by Rain. 6:07 pm Sunday, 19 June 2016.

Kenmore recorded 68mm in 1 hour.
Greenhill recorded 65mm in 1 hour.
Forestdale recorded 69mm in 1 hour.

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for HEAVY RAINFALL
For people in the Redland City and parts of the Logan, Scenic Rim, Gold Coast, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 6:07 pm Sunday, 19 June 2016.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours.
Locations which may be affected include Beenleigh, Cleveland, Redcliffe, Brisbane CBD and Logan City.

Kenmore recorded 68mm in 1 hour.
Greenhill recorded 65mm in 1 hour.
Forestdale recorded 69mm in 1 hour.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it.
* 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 on 132 500.

The next warning is due to be issued by 7:10 pm.

A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Central West, Channel Country, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Southeast Coast districts.