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Advisory
Thunderstorm
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Greater Brisbane and Surrounds
BoM did not classify the severity of this warning. We display it as Advisory (amber) so the risk isn't visually understated. Read the warning text carefully for actual conditions.
Warning details
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:10 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds were detected near the area south of Dalby, the area southeast of Dalby and the area northeast of Dalby. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. They are forecast to affect Pittsworth, Kincora and the area west of Toowoomba by 2:40 pm and the area southwest of Toowoomba, Leyburn and Ellangowan by 3:10 pm.
Safety advice
Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.
Areas affected
Southern Downs, Western Downs and Toowoomba
Version history
Replaced by: Alert · 6:08pm Tue 6 Oct AEST · Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Greater Brisbane and Surrounds
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