Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central
West and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.
Issued at 6:07 pm Sunday, 28 January 2024.
Severe thunderstorms continue this evening.
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 Emerald, Tambo,
Rolleston, Springsure, Capella and Carnarvon National Park.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Wide Bay and
Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
56 mm was recorded at Campbells Gully in the 1 hour to 4:27
pm.
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 08:18 AM