Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Cherbourg, Ipswich, Gympie, South Burnett, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Southern Downs Council Areas.

Issued at 6:12 pm Monday, 30 December 2024.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:10 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds were detected near the area northeast of Kingaroy, Proston and the area northwest of Cunninghams Gap. They are forecast to affect Mulgowie and the area northwest of Murgon by 7:10 pm.

82 MM WAS RECORDED AT KINGAROY IN THE 1 HOUR TO 4:36 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.