Toots Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Just heard on the radio that there is a storm forecast for north east NSW and south east Qld. Very windy and hailstones ...................... and probably heavy rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Our area has 'wall to wall' blue sky and temps from 18C to 28C over the last week. Cheers, Bobj. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Eek better get the sheets off the line, thanks for the head's up @Toots. It's been so hot (30) with gorgeous blue skies all day... it's so odd how the weather can change so quickly! Just found this info TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Southeast Queensland for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in Lockyer Valley and parts of Ipswich, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Dalby and Toowoomba Council Areas. Issued at 3:22 pm Thursday, 26 October 2017. Weather Situation: The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:25 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Stanthorpe, Millmerran, Cunninghams Gap, Clifton and Cambooya. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect the area south of Toowoomba, the area south of Dalby and Tipton by 3:55 pm and Laidley, the area north of Dalby and Jimbour by 4:25 pm. Damaging winds and large hailstones are likely. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * 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. The next warning is due to be issued by 4:25 pm. A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett and Maranoa and Warrego districts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 ^^^^^ Yes Ozzie get your washing in and your car under cover as the hailstones can cause a bit of damage. Hope the weather doesn't get too severe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 8.30 this morning. Cheers, Bobj. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 How beautiful @Bobj you live in paradise! Can you swim safely in the water? I long to just jump in there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 35 minutes ago, Ozzie said: How beautiful @Bobj you live in paradise! Can you swim safely in the water? I long to just jump in there.... There is a little gully that is ok to take a dip, but it is bound by steep rocks, so have to be quite agile. The beaches are fairly safe from May to Sept, then the usual ooglies make an appearance. Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 Skirt, T-shirt and bare legs today - lovely day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 On 26/10/2017 at 16:36, Bobj said: Our area has 'wall to wall' blue sky and temps from 18C to 28C over the last week. Cheers, Bobj. That is your fault Bob. Only yourself to blame. You could have picked anywhere in OZ to live. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 On one side of the Bass Strait (in Geelong) it reached 39C and on the other side (Devonport, Tas) it reached 23C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 It is like an oven outside all of a sudden in Melbourne. A change is coming luckilly and it will only be 24 degrees on Christmas Day so very pleasant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Its been a really hot one in Brissy today, great pool day but wouldnt want to work outside in it. There is a nice breeze now cooling it down for tea time. Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 3 hours ago, Toots said: On one side of the Bass Strait (in Geelong) it reached 39C and on the other side (Devonport, Tas) it reached 23C. You got the better part of that deal for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramac Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 It was apparently 32 in Hobart today, but 24 an hour and a half away in Premaydena. Very lovely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 34 minutes ago, caramac said: It was apparently 32 in Hobart today, but 24 an hour and a half away in Premaydena. Very lovely Oh yes 24 is lovely indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcguinnessp1968 Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 It is like an oven outside all of a sudden in Melbourne. A change is coming luckilly and it will only be 24 degrees on Christmas Day so very pleasant.It was ridiculous in Melbourne today with the wind it was like standing in a blast furnace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 4 hours ago, Mcguinnessp1968 said: It was ridiculous in Melbourne today with the wind it was like standing in a blast furnace Ah yes, just wait a minute it might snow ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandgroper Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Beaut few day ahead, love it 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 The minimum temps look nice but the maximums sound horrible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandgroper Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 On 12/20/2017 at 16:08, bristolman said: The minimum temps look nice but the maximums sound horrible. What a strange thing to say. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandgroper Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Just gets better summer is nearly here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandgroper Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Must say though it's been a bit breezy the last couple of days, or is that just because we are on the coast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, Sandgroper said: What a strange thing to say. why? 34 degrees is a nightmare, used to hate it. Give me those low temps any time. Edited December 27, 2017 by Nemesis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandgroper Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 34 degrees in Perth is fantastic weather, a slight breeze no humidity.....doesn’t get much better than that 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 4 hours ago, Sandgroper said: 34 degrees in Perth is fantastic weather, a slight breeze no humidity.....doesn’t get much better than that Each to their own, I prefer snow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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