Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Ipswich, Logan, Somerset, Scenic Rim,
Sunshine Coast, Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 4:35 pm Thursday, 14 November 2024.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 4:25 pm, severe
thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones
and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected
near Boonah, Kilcoy, Lowood and Kooralbyn. These thunderstorms are
moving towards the east to northeast. They are forecast to affect
Beaudesert, Peachester and Crohamhurst by 4:55 pm and the area west
of Kilcoy, Mount Beerwah and Landsborough by 5:25 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.
14/Nov/2024 06:41 AM