Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Sunshine Coast and Gympie Council
Areas.
Issued at 9:22 pm Monday, 4 March 2024.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 9:15 pm, a severe
thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to
flash flooding was detected near Kenilworth. This thunderstorm is
slow moving.
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.
04/Mar/2024 11:31 AM