Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Ipswich, Logan, Scenic Rim, Toowoomba,
Lockyer Valley and Southern Downs Council Areas.
Issued at 4:16 pm Wednesday, 13 November 2024.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:15 pm, severe
thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall that
may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones were detected near
Boonah and the area between Boonah and Beaudesert. These
thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to
affect Beaudesert, Mount Tamborine and Mulgowie by 4:45 pm and
Rosevale and Grandchester by 5:15 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.
13/Nov/2024 06:24 AM