Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and
Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.
Issued at 5:01 pm Tuesday, 31 October 2023.
Gusty thunderstorms over inland South East Queensland
Weather Situation: A trough is producing thunderstorms with the
potential to cause further damaging wind gusts as they move
eastwards into the Lockyer Valley and the southern Burnett
region.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the
warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be
affected include Gatton, Crows Nest and Laidley.
96 km//h wind gust observed at Oakey at 4:49 pm.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people
should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* 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.
31/Oct/2023 07:07 AM