Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego
Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:34 pm Sunday, 28 February 2021.
Damaging wind gusts recorded at Thargomindah.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and
heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area
over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected
include Thargomindah, Cunnamulla, Eulo and Barringun.
Thargomindah recorded a 91km/h wind gust at 4:30pm.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people
should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded,
forget it.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
28/Feb/2021 05:44 PM