Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling
Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast and Central Highlands and
Coalfields Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:12 pm Wednesday, 29 November 2023.
Severe thunderstorms continue to develop this afternoon.
Weather Situation: A surface trough in combination with an upper
disturbance has resulted in severe thunderstorms developing across
parts of the southeast inland this afternoon.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones,
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 Toowoomba, Kingaroy,
Ipswich, Gatton, Cherbourg and Oakey.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people
should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded,
forget it.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
29/Nov/2023 06:25 AM