UPDATE: A more severe storm warning has been issued for the South Burnett region.
The Bureau of Meteorology warns that by 4.50pm the area south of Kingaroy, Yarraman and Pittsworth a very dangerous thunderstorm is predicted to come through.
The storm may produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and have already been detected near the area north of Dalby.
The Bureau reports that another severe thunderstorm has been detected near Lake Boondooma, which is likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding. This storm cell is moving towards the northeast and is forecast to affect Proston by 4.20pm and the area northeast of Lake Boondooma by 4.50pm.
Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Pack away, secure or tie down outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines if it s safe to do so.
* Stay away from windows if there is giant hail.
* 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.
EARLIER: A very dangerous thunderstorm has been predicted to develop southwest of the South Burnett region.
The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted a storm is likely this afternoon, including damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts.
The storm may affect parts of the Burnett region such as Yarraman and Durong, with the potential for the storm to continue in the Burnett direction.
Meteorologists reported that a moist and unstable airmass to the east of a trough has been observed, which will aid in the development of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
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