Queensland -- SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING -- UPDATE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for DESTRUCTIVE WIND and LARGE HAILSTONES For people in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia Forecast Districts. Issued at 8:38 pm Thursday, 31 October 2013. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce destructive winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Emerald, Biloela, Blackwater, Taroom, Rolleston, Baralaba, Springsure, Capella and Carnarvon National Park. In particular, a severe storm between Emerald and Comet moving northeast is likely to produce large hailstones and destructive wind gusts in the Emerald, Comet, and Blackwater area over the next hour or so. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Central West district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. Emergency Management Queensland 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 11:40 pm. bom.gov.au/fwo/IDQ65643.gif?foolcache=201310312038
Posted on: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 10:53:43 +0000
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