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The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is warning of the possibility of extremely dangerous thunderstorms in southeast Queensland this afternoon, with a chance of giant hail and torrential rain.
The BOM said a shift of southerly winds was combining with a surface basin over the interior parts of the state.
“It provides a very robust preparation for today’s severe thunderstorm activity,” said meteorologist Kimba Wong..
Storms can progress from Double Island Point down Brisbane and then inland to Toowoomba and Kingaroy.
“Given the robust setting, there is already a risk of some very dangerous isolated thunderstorms littering there as well,” said Ms. Wong.
She said they had the power to create devastating winds, giant hail and periods of torrential rain.
“I encourage people to follow any warnings as they come.
The Maranua, Warrijo and Midwest regions recorded some of the hottest temperatures above average yesterday.
Overnight, Longreach recorded its lowest temperature for November since it began recording 55 years ago..
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Yesterday, St. George scored a maximum score of 43. 2C, the hottest November day since 2015, reaching 42. 2C in Rome, the hottest day in the city in six years.
Predictor Ricus Lombard said that while temperatures have not broken any major records, it has been a while since temperatures have been this high.
He said that the trough should move east towards the Darling Downs today, bringing in heat and moisture.
“These areas across the Darling Downs and across the southeastern parts can still expect temperatures between 5 and 7 degrees above average,” he said.. .
But a slight delay not far away with lower temperatures in the West expected in the coming days.
« You’re dropping to temperatures approaching the high 1930s instead of the 1940s via Maranoa and Warrego, and you’re still waking up [to] 41 around Longreach and to the north in the northwest, ».
“A little bit more comfortable but not much, but still 5 degrees cooler than it used to be.
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