I've lived in Brissy for more than 25 years but the last 18 months or so have been in a reasonably elevated position between the airport and the city. Whilst well aware of potential wind effects associated with thunderstorms, it's not until I lived here that I've noticed the phenomenal gusts associated with storms approaching Brisbane. Those approaching from a more southerly rather than westerly direction appear to be more severe and are often more destructive. They seem to have a different appearance, usually with a distinct leading roll-cloud. I'm sure a meteorologist could explain the reason for the difference but in the meantime……...
Beware of Brissy's (and everywhere else's) thunderstorms and take care!