PREPARE NOW – Kingaroy to Gayndah, including Proston, Cherbourg, Goomeri and Kilkivan – Severe storm as at 09:15pm Monday, 27 November 2023
Warning level: ADVICE
Warning area: Kingaroy to Gayndah, including Proston, Cherbourg, Goomeri and Kilkivan
This is a warning from Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council, Gympie Regional Council, South Burnett Regional Council and North Burnett Regional Council
There is a strong chance of a very dangerous storm with heavy rain overnight in Kingaroy to Gayndah, including Proston, Cherbourg, Goomeri and Kilkivan.
Prepare now because conditions could become dangerous.
For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the SES Assistance QLD app.
Possible impacts in your area
- Very heavy rain will make it dangerous to drive.
- Flash flooding in some areas.
- The power could go out.
- Public transport could stop.
- Strong winds and fallen trees.
What you should do
- Prepare now:
- Check or make an emergency kit. Find out how on the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services website.
- Get your home ready. Find out how on the QFES Queensland Fire and Emergency Services website.
- Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
- Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
If you are camping, caravanning or outdoors
- Start securing your campsite.
- Be ready to move people, pets, camping gear and vehicles to shelter if dangerous storms come.
- If you’re outdoors, plan to return to your car, home or campsite. If you can’t, decide now where you will shelter if the storm comes
More information
- For weather information, visit Bureau of Meteorology Queensland website.
- Listen to your local radio station for updates.
- For power outage information, visit the Ergon
- For traffic and road closure information, visit the QLD Traffic website or call 13 19 40.
The next update will be sent when the situation changes.