Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in Central Coast and Whitsundays and parts of Northern
Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central
Highlands and Coalfields and Central West Forecast Districts.
Issued at 6:52 pm Wednesday, 31 January 2024.
Severe thunderstorms continue this evening.
Weather Situation: A warm, moist and unstable atmosphere combined
with a surface trough has triggered thunderstorms this
evening.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several
hours. Locations which may be affected include Charters Towers,
Pentland, Collinsville, Nebo, Eungella and Natal Downs.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Capricornia
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/Jan/2024 08:59 AM