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* THE BOM STANDARD EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNAL IS IN PLACE ON THE BOM SEVERE WEATHER WARNING (full warnings in comments)
* A HSC URGENT ALERT FOR DESTRUCTIVE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 125KMHR LIKELY, TORNADOES LIKELY, BETWEEN BUNDABERG AND TWEED HEADS WEST TO THE DARLING DOWNS AND GRANITE BELT EFFECTIVE NOW FOR THE NEXT 12 HRS.
* Image on Left displays Destructive Winds @ 3000 feet 10AM, these are dragged down to surface in Storm and Rain cells.
* Image on right displays Helicity values 10AM Supportive of Tornado development.
* SEVERE storm cells will be very fast moving from the ocean towards land.
* They are likely to form ANYWHERE, ANYTIME in the above mentioned areas over the next 12 hrs.
* These SEVERE CELLS will be warned by BOM as SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNINGS, they will be issued quickly once SEVERE cells offshore are moving towards land as they hold the greatest threat of Destructive Winds and Tornadoes.
* Please keep a very close eye on BOM Warnings and QLDALERT, HSC will attempt to pass on every STW warning as they are issued.
* Please stay indoors away from windows, avoid non essential travel, avoid being under trees and power lines.
* Stay calm and talk to family and friends for support
* 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.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Surf Life Saving Australia recommends that you stay out of the water and stay well away from surf-exposed areas.
* Check your property regularly for erosion or inundation by sea water, and if necessary raise goods and electrical items.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
Here are some emergency numbers to keep handy:
QLD ALERT | www.qldalert.com
RAINFALL: www.australianweathernews.com/
RADAR: http://www.bom.gov.au/
BOM WARNINGS: www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings
TRAFFIC & ROADS: www.131940.qld.gov.au
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