Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Ipswich, Logan, Scenic Rim and Lockyer
Valley Council Areas.
Issued at 1:26 am Sunday, 28 January 2024.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 1:20 am, severe
thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to
flash flooding were detected near Boonah and the area between
Boonah and Beaudesert. These thunderstorms are moving towards the
east. They are forecast to affect Laravale, Peak Crossing and
Mulgowie by 1:50 am and Beaudesert, Grandchester and Rosewood by
2:20 am.
Upper tenthill Alert recorded 47 mm in 30 minutes to 1:23
am.
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/Jan/2024 03:34 PM