Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Gympie and Noosa Council Areas.

Issued at 2:55 pm Saturday, 21 September 2024.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:45 pm, a VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORM likely to produce large, possibly giant hailstones was detected near the area north of Noosa Heads and Lake Cootharaba. This thunderstorm is moving towards the northeast. It is forecast to affect Lake Cooloola by 3:15 pm.

6cm hail reported from Belli Park at 2:10pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Stay away from windows if there is giant hail.
* 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.