Severe Thunderstorm causing Flash Flooding in SE QLD - BoM issues warning, 4:44 pm Sunday, 19 June 2016.

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - SOUTHEAST QUEENSLAND
for HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in parts of the Ipswich, Logan, Scenic Rim, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 4:44 pm Sunday, 19 June 2016.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:35 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on weather radar near Brisbane CBD and Strathpine. These thunderstorms are moving towards the south. They are forecast to affect Greenbank, Sunnybank Hills and Camp Hill by 5:05 pm and Logan City, Jimboomba and Woodridge by 5:35 pm.
Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding is likely.

Kenmore has recorded 68mm 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 5:45 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.