Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and
Granite Belt Forecast Districts.
Issued at 11:09 pm Wednesday, 10 January 2024.
Severe thunderstorms are occurring in southern Queensland.
Weather Situation: Slow-moving thunderstorms are moving into
inland southern Queensland from New South Wales, and have
intensified to produce heavy rainfall and damaging winds.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding, and possibly produce damaging winds in the
warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be
affected include St George and Dirranbandi.
64mm in 2 hours recorded at Mascot.
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.
10/Jan/2024 01:15 PM