Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Scenic Rim Council Area.
Issued at 8:48 pm Monday, 11 November 2024.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 8:45 pm, a severe
thunderstorm likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to
flash flooding was detected near Mount Barney. This thunderstorm is
slow moving.
47 mm was recorded at Thornton (NW of Harrisville) in 30 minutes
to 8:21 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.
11/Nov/2024 10:54 AM