Storm warning, Mackay District

Police in the Mackay District are urging the community to be safe with the current storm activity occurring in the area.

There are reports of power outages and lines down in Moranbah and the storm is tracking towards the coast.

Inspector Ian Haughton of Mackay District is urging people in the area to be safe and not to travel unnecessarily.

“The best place for you to be as this storm hits is safely inside your homes,” he said.

“We have seen the power of it as it hit Moranbah, and although it has caused damage to a number of power lines and trees, we haven’t received any reports on injuries to people.

I would like to ask people that don’t need to be on the roads to please stay at home. We need those roads accessible to all our emergency services to respond quickly if the need arises.

Also make sure that you DON’T approach or touch powerlines that may have been bought down.”

To say up to date with the latest weather advice, please go to www.bom.gov.au or follow the Bureau of Meteorology on Facebook or Twitter.

If a matter is life threatening, ALWAYS call Triple Zero.

If you require SES assistance, call 131 500.