Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Gulf Country and North West Forecast
Districts.
Issued at 5:36 pm Wednesday, 20 March 2024.
Severe thunderstorms are developing in the North West and the Gulf
Country this evening.
Weather situation:
Convergent lines in the outer rainbands of the ex tropical cyclon
Megan are generating heavier falls and localised damaging
winds.
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 Camooweal and Kamilaroi Station.
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.
20/Mar/2024 07:45 AM