Wednesday, October 17, 2018

QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Damaging Winds

Threat Level AMBER

QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Damaging Winds

Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:04 pm Wednesday, 17 October 2018.
Weather Situation:

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 Roma, Proserpine, St George, Mitchell, Injune and Surat.

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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