QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds

QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds Source: Bureau of Meteorology For people in the Central Coast and Whitsundays and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia Forecast Districts. Issued at 3:02 pm Tuesday, 20 November 2012. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Clermont, Mackay, Proserpine, Moranbah, Collinsville, Hamilton Island, Marlborough, St Lawrence and Sarina. Emergency Management Queensland advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Avoid driving, walking or riding through flood waters. * 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. NEW: EWN Alerts Map | EWN Discussion Forum | EWN Mobile Apps

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