Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Logan, Scenic Rim and Gold Coast Council
Areas.
Issued at 8:18 pm Wednesday, 27 December 2023.
Severe thunderstorms moving through inland parts of the Gold
Coast
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 8:10 pm, a severe
thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones
was detected near Beaudesert. This thunderstorm is moving towards
the northeast. It is forecast to affect Mount Tamborine and
Tamborine by 8:40 pm and Coomera and Jimboomba by 9:10 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.
27/Dec/2023 10:25 AM