BOM: Warning area for Wednesday, Feb 24. Pic: Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2021, Bureau of Meteorology
Weather
WARNING: Severe storms set to hit Western Downs
24th Feb 2021 4:27 PM
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe storm warning for Miles, Tara, and Dalby, which may produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall and flash flooding over the next several hours.
BOM: Warning area for Wednesday, Feb 24. Pic: Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2021, Bureau of Meteorology
The warning encompasses the follow regions in Southeast Queensland; Darling Downs, Granite Belt, Central Highlands, Coalfields, Central West, Maranoa and the Warrego forecast districts.
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.
