Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Somerset, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs,
Lockyer Valley and Brisbane City Council Areas.
Issued at 1:00 pm Sunday, 6 March 2022.
Severe thunderstorms have developed across southeast
Queensland.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 12:55 pm, severe
thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near the area west
of Esk and the area northwest of Esk. These thunderstorms are
moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Esk, the area
northeast of Warwick and northern Lake Wivenhoe by 1:25 pm and
Cunninghams Gap, southern Lake Wivenhoe and the D'Aguilar Ranges by
1:55 pm.
Damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding
are likely.
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.
06/Mar/2022 02:13 PM