Severe thunderstorms moving across Western Downs
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Damaging thunderstorms bringing hailstones and heavy rainfall are likely to hit parts of the Warrego and Maranoa districts, as they move east across the Western Downs.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for December 20, which is likely to produce heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and hailstones for Tara, Warwick, Stanthorpe, Goondiwindi, Inglewood and Clifton.
Large thunderstorms are also likely to affect Mitchell, Tambo, Augathella, and Surat.
⚠️🌩️ A severe thunderstorm warning is valid for parts of the #MaranoaWarrego and #DarlingDowns districts, with heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding the main risk. Locations include #Warwick, #Stanthorpe, #Goondiwindi & #Inglewood. See warnings: https://t.co/6JFrrpOMMQ pic.twitter.com/GccA0qTp1J
— Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland (@BOM_Qld) December 20, 2020
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.
- 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.
