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The weather bureau has updated its warning for severe thunderstorms in the southeast, expecting storms to hit Brisbane before 6.30pm today.

Having issued a “severe thunderstorm warning” at about 3pm today, the bureau has now placed the suburbs from the CBD through to Burpengary and Redcliffe in its “immediate threat” zone.

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The bureau warned of “damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding” for affected areas.

Residents were advised to remain indoors or undercover, to park cars in sheltered locations and away from trees, and to avoid driving until the storm has passed.

The storm was expected to pass into the Moreton Bay region, hitting Bribie Island by 6.45pm.

The weather bureau has updated its warning for severe thunderstorms in the southeast, …