*** QUEENSLAND - SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR DAMAGING WIND and LARGE HAILSTONES *** For people in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:20 pm Saturday, 11 October 2014. 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 Cunnamulla, Rolleston, Springsure, Carnarvon National Park, Isisford and Barcaldine. 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. The next warning is due to be issued by 7:20 pm. Map one: Severe thunderstorm warning map provided by the BOM. Map two: Latest satellite photo for Queensland showing the white cluster clouds representing showers & thunderstorms. Map provided by BSCH. Map three: Current radar and lightning tracker. Provided by Weatherzone.
Posted on: Sat, 11 Oct 2014 06:53:21 +0000
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