Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Gympie, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs and
South Burnett Council Areas.
Issued at 7:44 pm Wednesday, 20 December 2023.
Heavy rainfall still occurring from cells around the Scenic Rim
and Cherbourg areas
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 7:45 pm, severe
thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to
flash flooding were detected near Goomeri and the area south of
Cunninghams Gap. These thunderstorms are moving towards the
northeast to southeast. They are forecast to affect Mount Barney by
8:15 pm and Maroon Dam by 8:45 pm.
41.0 mm recorded at Buaraba in 30 minutes to 5:00 pm.
41.5 mm recorded at Cherbourg in 30 minutes to 6:28 pm.
72.0 mm recorded at Moogerah Dam in one hour to 6:18 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.
20/Dec/2023 09:49 AM