Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Western Downs and Toowoomba Council Areas.

Issued at 3:44 pm Monday, 30 December 2024.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:35 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds was detected near the area northeast of Dalby and the area north of Dalby. This thunderstorm is slow moving. It is forecast to affect Bell by 4:35 pm.

43 mm was recorded at Jandowae-Macalister Road in the 30 minutes to 3:28 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.