Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego
Forecast Districts.
Issued at 12:38 pm Saturday, 12 March 2022.
Severe thunderstorms continue about the southern interior.
Weather Situation: A moist northeasterly flow combines with an
unstable airmass over the interior. This set-up will result in the
potential for severe storms today.
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 Thargomindah, Cunnamulla, Hungerford, Eulo, Barringun and
Wyandra.
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.
12/Mar/2022 01:42 PM