Brisbane Had Its Jimmies Severely Rustled By Some Ridiculous Winds Today

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July 19, 2017

Brisbanites were literally blown away on the streets today, enduring ceaseless strong winds of between 60km/h and 70km/h, with the strongest gust recorded clocking in at 76 km/h at the airport. Even if the temp was pretty warm at almost 20°C at the airport, it felt chilly as heck: only about 6°C to 9°C.

And the winds took one victim: a large tree, which fell onto a house in Brisbane’s west, causing only minor damage. And in the CBD the wind picked up a tent and chucked it at a woman in her 60s while she was minding her own business. The woman had to be taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Brisbane’s weather today. ?? pic.twitter.com/mxmuza0WCY

— ???? (@zordraac) July 19, 2017

Bit ??in the #Brisbane burbs today. #Winter is here #612bluesky pic.twitter.com/7ZyaV2RTR4

— Anne O’Keeffe ?????? (@Anne_OKeeffe) July 19, 2017

I feel like if I leave the house I’ll get blow away #wizardofoz #brisbane #winds

— Elliot Esdaile (@elliotesdaile) July 19, 2017

So much wind, Brisbane! Nearly blew away just now.

— Rach Bronish (@Raychi85) July 19, 2017

Some may say the wind at least enhanced our fire looks.

Oh damn I be looking like Beyoncé walking to work along the river in this wind

— Cassie. (@cassietee_) July 19, 2017

Brissy is working hard to give me a wind swept sexy look, by that I mean my face is permanently covered by my hair and I run into things.

— Jessie (@je_ss_ie) July 19, 2017

And who can resist the urge to use strong-as-heck winds to promote your company?

If Brisbane’s wind is blowing you over, wait until you see our next two games! 😀 #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev #ios #Android

— Fluffy Knuckleduster (@Fluffy_Knuckles) July 19, 2017