Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields,
Capricornia and Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.
Issued at 3:31 am Tuesday, 30 January 2024.
Widespread severe thunderstorms extending from Capella to
Gayndah.
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, Biloela,
Blackwater, Monto, Baralaba and Capella.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Darling Downs
and Granite Belt district and the warning for this district is
CANCELLED.
71 mm in 2 hours to 1:15 am at Nuga Nuga (Southern Central
Highlands)
53 mm in 1 hour to 12:53 am at Glenhaughton (NW of Taroom)
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.
29/Jan/2024 05:41 PM