Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in Maranoa and Warrego and parts of Central West,
Channel Country and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast
Districts.
Issued at 11:04 pm Tuesday, 22 February 2022.
Severe thunderstorms possible this evening over the southern
interior.
Weather Situation: A surface and upper trough are combining with a
humid airmass to produce slow moving thunderstorms across inland
parts of the state tonight.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and
heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area
over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected
include Roma, Charleville, Goondiwindi, Cunnamulla, St George and
Mitchell.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Wide Bay and
Burnett and Southeast Coast districts and the warning for these
districts is CANCELLED.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people
should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded,
forget it.
* Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.
* Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm.
* Beware of fallen trees and powerlines.
* For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
23/Feb/2022 12:16 AM