Warm spring conditions could give way to thunderstorms and hail in south
South-east Queensland is bracing for severe weather, including thunderstorms and potential hail, following a period of warm spring conditions. Meteorologists warn that the unsettled weather is expected to persist through the week.
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Severe weather events pose risks to public safety and local infrastructure in the affected regions.
Beachgoers enjoying the sunny skies on Sunday. ( ABC Gold Coast: Danielle Mahe )
Link copied Share Share article Warm spring conditions could develop into thunderstorms across south-east Queensland with the potential to produce hail this week.
Maximum temperatures are expected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius in Brisbane (31), Ipswich (34) and Toowoomba (30) on Monday after the weather bureau briefly issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Moreton Bay on Sunday afternoon.
Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Brandon Creagh said potential thunderstorm activity could hit south of Brisbane from Tuesday.
"We have a few troughs making their way across the state, which is going to give a bit more fuel to those showers and thunderstorms developing," Mr Creagh said.
"You might see some large hail for south-east Queensland, closer to the New South Wales border around the Gold Coast and as far inland as the Granite Belt."
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