Saturday, November 30, 2013

QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Damaging Winds


QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Damaging Winds
Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in the
Capricornia and parts of the
Central Coast and Whitsundays,
Central Highlands and Coalfields and
Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:51 pm Saturday, 30 November 2013.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Bundaberg, Gladstone, Emerald, Rockhampton, Mackay and Yeppoon.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure loose outdoor items.
* 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.

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