Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and
Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.
Issued at 3:25 pm Friday, 15 November 2024.
Severe thunderstorms are occurring around Oakey and Gympie.across
parts of SE Qld.
Weather Situation: An inland trough is combining with moist and
unstable conditions to produce isolated severe thunderstorms this
afternoon.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large
hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in
the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may
be affected include Toowoomba, Gympie, Kingaroy, Cherbourg, Oakey
and Nanango.
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.
15/Nov/2024 05:34 AM