Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gulf Country Forecast District.

Issued at 5:44 pm Monday, 3 March 2025.

Severe storms with damaging wind gusts have developed over parts of the Gulf Country.

Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms have developed in a hot and unstable airmass over parts of the Gulf Country. Storms are moving to the northwest and may persist into the early evening.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours.

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.