Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Toowoomba, Gold
Coast, Logan and Western Downs Council Areas.
Issued at 3:05 pm Wednesday, 13 November 2024.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 3:00 pm, VERY DANGEROUS
THUNDERSTORMS likely to produce damaging, locally destructive
winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding were detected near the area between Boonah
and Beaudesert, Millmerran and Kooralbyn. These thunderstorms are
moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Leyburn,
Ellangowan and Kincora by 3:30 pm and Warwick, the area north of
Warwick and Allora by 4:00 pm.
Another severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds,
large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding
was detected. The thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is
forecast to affect the area west of Millmerran and the area north
of Millmerran by 4:00 pm.
Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you
trust.
* Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and
trampolines if it s safe to do so.
* Stay away from windows if there is giant hail.
* 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.
13/Nov/2024 05:23 AM