South Burnett residents warned to prepare as storms, heavy rain near Kingaroy

Get ready South Burnett, powerful thunderstorms are building to the west and they’re heading our way. Find out when they’ll hit and see the live radar here.

Storms are building west of the Burnett, with residents warned to expect heavy rain and possible hail from this afternoon.

A major trough is moving across the country and bring severe thunderstorms with it.

Bureau of Meteorology’s Pieter Claassen said the region has a “good chance” of seeing storms coming through into the late afternoon.

“There is a risk of damaging wind gusts large hail and heavy rainfall,” the meteorologist said.

“Most likely timing in the late afternoon into the evening and overnight.”

Severe storms possible across central, southern and #SEQld with risk of damaging gusts, heavy rain, large hail. In the red area, more dangerous storms with giant hail, destructive winds possible.

Keep an eye on the radar and warnings: https://t.co/FBmpsInT9opic.twitter.com/cHFnYLxC7X

— Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland (@BOM_Qld) September 30, 2021

Kingaroy has a 90 per cent chance of rainfall both today and tomorrow, with 10-30mm expected today and 15-25mm on Friday.

While storms are already brewing on the Western Downs and heading east, Mr Claassen said Friday would see the most storm activity in the Burnett.

“(We’re) more likely to see severe storms tomorrow … So it’s really important that people keep an eye on warnings we may issue,” he said.

But the weekend is shaping up to be a much sunny two days, with clear skies and temperatures in the mid-to-high 20s.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that during storms people should:

• Move your car undercover or away from trees
• Secure loose outdoor items.
• 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.