Brisbane council election 2016 weather predicted to be hot and wet

THUNDERSTORM activity is continuing across Southeast Queensland, however the thunderstorms are no longer classified as severe, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

WEATHER LATEST: Thunderstorm activity is continuing across Southeast Queensland, however the thunderstorms are no longer classified as severe, the Bureau of Meteorology says. A broader severe thunderstorm warning remains in place. The situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.

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Earlier, The Courier-Mail reported the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a thunderstorm warning for people in Logan, parts of Ipswich and the Scenic Rim council areas.

At 3.15pm, the bureau warned that thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Beaudesert and Tamborine.

They are forecast to affect the area between Boonah and Beaudesert and Jimboomba by 3.35pm and Logan Village, Bundamba Lagoon and Greenbank by 4.05pm.

Damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are likely.

People are advised to move cars under cover or away from trees, secure outdoor items and seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.

The next warning is due to be issued by 4.15pm.

“Beaudesert has recorded 30mm so the thunderstorms do have a fair amount of rain in them,” Mr Harrison said.

“The thunderstorms we’ve got at the moment, they’re getting close to our severe category, so they are packing a punch.

“Anyone who is going to be outside should be aware of them.”

Video doesn't quite show it but it's seriously raining now in Browns Plains. #QuestforLogan pic.twitter.com/tOZ7Pf68Va

— Michael Cormack (@MichaelCormack7) March 19, 2016

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— Ellen-Maree Elliot (@emelleiot) March 19, 2016

For any late voters, Mr Harrison said more storms could develop in Brisbane after 5pm.

Rain is reportedly falling at Springfield Lakes.

Storms are also predicted in southeast Queensland today and the Bureau of Meteorology has issued advice on Twitter for residents to check the radar before heading to the booths.

Today’s Brisbane City Council election is predicted to be the hottest local election in 12 years.

The Bureau of Meteorology predicted a maximum temperatures of 32C in Brisbane today, five degrees above the mean maximum for March.

The last Brisbane City Council election, held on April 28, 2012, saw 38.4mm fall and a maximum temperature of 21.2C in Brisbane.

The 2008 election on March 2008 recorded a maximum temperature of 28C and the temperature during the 2004 election, on March, 27, reached 28.3 C.

An Electoral Commission of Queensland spokesman said electors should take their voter’s information letter to the polls today to make the voting process as quick as possible.

The Queensland Ambulance Service Metro South assistant commissioner Peter Warrener advised residents to keep out of the sun in the middle of the day, to wear light clothing, a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses.

“If someone does experience heat stroke, which symptoms include a high body temperature; red, hot, dry skin; clamminess; a rapid pulse; headache and confusion; an ambulance should be called on triple-0 (000),” Mr Warrener said.

Follow the latest updates on the Brisbane City Council 2016 election here.

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