Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett and
Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.
Issued at 7:15 pm Thursday, 31 October 2024.
Severe storms ongoing.
Weather situation: Severe thunderstorms are developing in a humid
and unstable airmass over inland parts of the southeast. Storms are
likely to be moving east and northeast and may persist throughout
the afternoon.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the
warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be
affected include Biloela, Monto, Maryborough, Gin Gin, Rainbow
Beach and Tiaro.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central
Highlands and Coalfields district and the warning for this district
is CANCELLED.
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.
31/Oct/2024 09:23 AM