Friday, January 5, 2018

QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain

Threat Level AMBER


QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain


Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast District.

Issued at 8:28 am Friday, 5 January 2018.

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Proserpine, Airlie Beach and Hideaway Bay.

Severe thunderstorms have moved offshore in the Wide Bay and Burnett district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.

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.


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