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Powerful storms are hitting south-east Queensland, potentially bringing hail and flash flooding to areas from the NSW border north to Maryborough, with some regions expecting up to 40 millimeters of rain. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that severe storms could cause heavy rainfall, damaging winds, and large hail, affecting a wide area along the coast and as far inland as Toowoomba. Premier David Crisafulli stated at Brisbane’s Kedron Emergency Services Complex that Queensland is better prepared for disasters now than ever before, despite following an extended dry period.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-06,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
On Tuesday, severe thunderstorms and potential flash flooding hit parts of south-eastern Queensland, including Brisbane and the Gold Coast, after an extremely dry September. The Bureau of Meteorology warned that up to 40 millimetres of rain could fall in isolated areas stretching from the NSW border north to Maryborough. Senior meteorologist Dean Narramore stated that some storms would be severe, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall. Premier David Crisafulli addressed media at the Kedron Emergency Services Complex in Brisbane, urging residents to prepare for hazardous weather conditions following a dry period where Queensland recorded only 1.4 millimetres of rain.
Written for “Storm Hits Southeast Estados Unidos” on 2026-10-06,
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Powerful storms are threatening hail and pockets of flash flooding in south-east Queensland.
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Up to 40 millimetres of rain could hit isolated areas on Tuesday, stretching from the NSW border north to the Fraser Coast city of Maryborough, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
“Some of those storms this afternoon and this evening are likely to be severe, with large hail, damaging winds and heavy rainfall,” senior meteorologist Dean Narramore said.
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“With some of those storms, we could see flash flooding.
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The storms could impact a large geographic area along the state’s south-eastern coast, and be felt as far inland as Toowoomba.
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On Tuesday, the strongest storms were expected to the west and north of Brisbane.
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Rain could continue throughout the week.
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“Heavy rainfall is likely with these storms and they’re likely to continue through parts of Queensland for the next few days,” Narramore said.
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He said the weather bureau would probably issue a warning on Tuesday afternoon.
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The storms follow an extended dry spell in south-east Queensland.
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storms → follow → Queensland
With rain lashing the building, Premier David Crisafulli spoke from the Kedron Emergency Services Complex in Brisbane on Tuesday morning alongside ministers and heads of emergency teams to warn of a dangerous disaster season ahead.
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“I’ve been involved in disaster preparation for a long period of time,” he said.
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“I have never seen a state as well-prepared for a disaster season as what we are now.”
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