Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Council
Areas.
Issued at 12:58 am Tuesday, 30 January 2024.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 11:30 pm, a VERY
DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce heavy, locally intense
rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash
flooding was detected near Strathpine, Samford, Aspley and Albany
Creek. This thunderstorm is slow moving. It is forecast to affect
Highvale by 12:00 am and Lake Samsonvale and Kallangur by 12:30
am.
94 mm in 1 hour at Samford to 12:57 am.
Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you
trust.
* 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.
29/Jan/2024 03:08 PM