 | QLD Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain |
Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Central Coast and Whitsundays Forecast District.
Issued at 2:36 pm Friday, 28 October 2022.
Severe thunderstorms about the central coast this afternoon
Weather Situation:
A trough lingering near the Queensland coast is generating severe thunderstorms about central coastal districts this afternoon.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Mackay, Sarina and Eungella.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central Highlands and Coalfields district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
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.
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