Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Somerset, Western Downs, Toowoomba, Lockyer
Valley and South Burnett Council Areas.
Issued at 5:42 pm Thursday, 18 January 2024.
Heavy rainfall near Crows Nest, spreading east.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:30 pm, severe
thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to
flash flooding were detected near Dalby and Crows Nest. These
thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to
affect Gatton, Esk and the area northeast of Dalby by 6:00 pm and
the area west of Kilcoy, Moore and Linville by 6:30 pm.
Dalby recorded 52mm in 1 hour to 5:27pm.
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.
18/Jan/2024 07:48 AM