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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 2:30 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds were detected near Millmerran, Jondaryan, the area east of Dalby and Bowenville. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east to southeast. They are forecast to affect Pittsworth, the area southwest of Toowoomba and the area northwest of Toowoomba by 3:00 pm and Toowoomba, Allora and the area south of Toowoomba by 3:30 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, Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley
Version history
Replaced by: Cancel · 4:15pm Thu 28 May AEST · Cancellation of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Greater Brisbane and Surrounds
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