Brisbane storm threat clears just in time for Riverfire fireworks
Half a million revellers turned out for the Riverfire fireworks display after the weather bureau cancelled its two severe weather warnings with 90 minutes to spare. The event drew an estimated 500,000 people to the river’s edge and attracted an at-home television audience of more than 400,000 across Queensland via Channel Nine’s coverage. Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Michael Knepp said there were no signs of any wet weather developing around Brisbane at 6pm, meaning those who lined the Brisbane River for the Sunsuper Riverfire climax should not have the occasion dampened by rain or storms. https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/storms-to-dampen-riverfire-with-large-hail-strong-winds-possible-20180929-p506ts.html