Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields and
Central West Forecast Districts.
Issued at 1:26 am Monday, 9 November 2020.
Severe thunderstorms are starting to ease through central through
southern parts of the warning area, but remain stronger near
Barcaldine and continues to move slowly northwards.
Weather Situation:
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and
heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area
over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected
include Barcaldine, Jericho, Aramac and Alpha.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Channel
Country district and the warning for this district is
CANCELLED.
38mm recorded in 30 minutes at Mt Harden (southwest of
Blackall).
50mm recorded in 1 hour at Cooks Tank Alert (100km north of
Charleville).
50mm recorded in 2 hours at Ularunda (southeast of
Charleville).
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people
should:
* Move your car under cover 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.
09/Nov/2020 02:36 AM