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Heatwave warningfor QueenslandIssued at 02:37pm EST on Friday 24 January 2025Valid for Friday 24 January 2025 to Sunday 26 January 2025The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Saturday 25 January 2025Safety Advice:: Extreme heatwaves can be dangerous for everyone.Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.For information on staying safe during a heatwave go to the https://www.qld.gov.au/health/staying-healthy/environmental/heatsafe

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gayndah and Byfield. 107 km/h wind gust recorded at Cloncurry at 3:21 pm. 104 km/h wind gust recorded at Emerald at 4:34 pm. 94 km/h wind gust recorded at Blackwater at 5:04 pm.Severe Thunderstorm Warningfor HEAVY RAINFALL and DAMAGING WINDSIssued at 8:49 pm Friday, 24 January 2025.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.The next warning is due to be issued by 11:50 pm.Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology