Weather News – Moreton Bay Region
0Southeast Queensland is expecting another day of showers and storms in what is expected to be an extended period of unsettled weather.
A dangerous storm carved a destructive path yesterday morning, unroofing a house in Goombungee, dropping small hail and felling many trees with it’s destructive winds.
More than 14,000 properties in the Moreton Bay Region were with out power after the storm rolled through.
See : 128km Radar Loop for Brisbane, 22:00 13/03/2017 to 04:00 14/03/2017 UTC
Moreton Bay Regional Council is urging local residents to prepare for wet weather with predictions of heavy rainfall from today through to next week across South East Queensland.
“Moreton Bay Region residents should prepare for the possible impact of heavy rain over coming days,” Mayor Allan Sutherland said.
Upper atmospheric water vapour showing the meanderings of the upper low that is causing severe weather over eastern Australia. pic.twitter.com/DmB4kuQUFo
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“While the forecasted rain will be much appreciated, I can’t stress enough how important it is to prepare yourself, your family and your home.
“Council will continue to work with the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) to closely monitor the impacts of predicted severe weather.
“Be prepared for any local impacts and keep an eye on BoM’s weather warnings, radar images and rainfall gauges, which can be viewed on BoM’s website.
“Roads and drainage crews and the SES will be on standby to monitor any potential impacts.
“In the event of severe weather, please limit all non-essential travel and remember, if it’s flooded, forget it.”
Weather warnings
Stay tuned to local media outlets for the latest weather updates. Log onto the weather bureau’s website to assist in monitor your local conditions. You can view weather radar images and rainfall gauge and river height information at www.bom.gov.au/qld
MoretonAlert
Local residents and businesses can register to receive free alerts about severe weather and flash-flooding events via text or voice message and e-mail.
Register online at MoretonAlert or call council on (07) 3205 0555.
Flood maps
Council encourages people to be aware of the potential impact of heavy rainfall around their property.
Flood maps are available for download from council’s website with handy hints on how to be storm-ready.
Carnage after yesterday’s storm, trees down in Petrie. Image credit: Julia Gibb
