Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay
and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast and
Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.
Issued at 3:15 pm Monday, 4 March 2024.
Heavy rainfall developing in the far southeast.
Weather Situation: A trough moving across southeast Queensland
this afternoon is triggering severe thunderstorms, aided by a weak
upper trough.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several
hours. Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Dalby,
Caboolture, Oakey, Pittsworth and Nambour.
Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger
asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes
out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be
identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are
dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has
passed.
04/Mar/2024 05:28 AM