Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Ipswich, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley
Council Areas.
Issued at 4:22 pm Saturday, 20 January 2024.
Isolated heavy thunderstorms.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:20 pm, severe
thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to
flash flooding were detected. They are forecast to affect the area
northwest of Cunninghams Gap by 4:50 pm and the area west of
Toowoomba by 5:20 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.
20/Jan/2024 06:29 AM