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Why heavy rain followed by high wind in south-east Queensland poses a unique threat

A tree knocked down by winds in Kenmore. (ABC News: Michael Rennie)

Just when you thought Mother Nature had thrown everything at Australia's east coast over the past few months, along come more severe weather warnings in the form of powerful winds.

These pose their own threats, with authorities warning the combination of wet soil and high winds is bringing dangerous conditions.

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