Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Southeast Coast Forecast District.
Issued at 6:47 pm Saturday, 2 March 2024.
Severe thunderstorms moving into southeast Queensland.
Weather Situation: A trough is triggering severe thunderstorms
across southeastern Queensland.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones in the
warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be
affected include Beaudesert, Coolangatta and Springbrook.
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.
02/Mar/2024 08:55 AM