Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Kingaroy, Cherbourg, Taroom, Monto, Yarraman and Gayndah. 6 CM HAIL REPORTED AT CHURCHABLE (SOUTH OF ESK) AT 4:45 PM. 75 MM OF RAINFALL RECORDED AT MT MOFFATT IN THE HOUR TO 3:38 PM.
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.
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