Weather Warnings - Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia Forecast Districts.
Issued at 8:59 pm Wednesday, 27 March 2024.
Severe thunderstorms to the west of Emerald and west of Biloela have eased.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields and Capricornia
The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
Sapphire has recorded 48mm in the 30 minutes to 7:29pm.
Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.
No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.