Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Wide Bay and Burnett Forecast
District.
Issued at 7:19 am Thursday, 18 November 2021.
A heavy and slow-moving thunderstorm is located between Bundaberg
and Moore Park Beach.
Weather Situation. A weakening convergent zone is continuing to
cause localised heavy thunderstorm activity across the Wide Bay and
Burnett coast.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several
hours. Locations which may be affected include Moore Park Beach and
areas north of Bundaberg.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people
should:
* 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.
18/Nov/2021 08:39 AM