Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast
District.
Issued at 5:03 pm Tuesday, 24 November 2020.
A potentially destructive thunderstorm is moving towards
Rolleston.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging, locally
destructive 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 Rolleston and Woorabinda.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Wide Bay and
Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt 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.
24/Nov/2020 06:09 PM