Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central
West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and
Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:17 pm Sunday, 28 January 2024.
Severe thunderstorms have developed this afternoon.
Weather Situation: A very moist and unstable atmosphere is driving
thunderstorm development this afternoon in parts of
Queensland.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several
hours. Locations which may be affected include Warwick,
Maryborough, Boonah, Tambo, Blackall and Carnarvon National
Park.
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.
28/Jan/2024 06:28 AM