Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Logan, Gold Coast, Redland City and
Brisbane City Council Areas.
Issued at 2:22 pm Tuesday, 26 December 2023.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:15 pm, a severe
thunderstorm likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and
heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was detected near
Brisbane Airport and Nudgee. This thunderstorm is moving towards
the southeast. It is forecast to affect Cleveland, Ormiston and
Manly by 2:45 pm and Russell Island, Mount Cotton and Macleay
Island by 3:15 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.
26/Dec/2023 04:41 AM