Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Gympie, Somerset, Sunshine Coast, Noosa and
Moreton Bay Council Areas.
Issued at 10:10 pm Tuesday, 22 February 2022.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 10:10 pm, severe
thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near the area west
of Noosa Heads, the area east of Gympie, the area southwest of
Noosa Heads and Beerwah. They are forecast to affect Gympie, the
area northeast of Gympie and Pomona by 10:40 pm and Jimna, Kandanga
and Goomboorian by 11:10 pm.
Intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening
flash flooding is likely.
104mm has been recorded in the last hour at Mount Wolvi
Alert
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people
should:
* 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.
22/Feb/2022 11:14 PM
