Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Gulf Country, North West and Channel
Country Forecast Districts.
Issued at 2:35 pm Friday, 26 January 2024.
Severe thunderstorms developing in the northwest.
Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms are developing in a very
hot and humid airmass along a trough extending from the remnants of
ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the
warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be
affected include Mount Isa, Kamilaroi Station, Dajarra, Donors Hill
Station, Duchess and Barkly.
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.
26/Jan/2024 04:44 AM