Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central
West and Channel Country Forecast Districts.
Issued at 9:04 pm Sunday, 8 November 2020.
Severe thunderstorms have weakened in the northern Central West,
persisting in the south.
Weather Situation:
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large
hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in
the warning area over the next several hours.
Locations which may be affected include Windorah, Isisford,
Barcaldine, Tambo, Blackall, Stonehenge, Jundah, Mantuan Downs and
Carnarvon National Park.
50mm recorded in 1 hour at Cooks Tank Alert (100km north of
Charleville).
38mm recorded in 30 minutes at Mt Harden (southwest of
Blackall).
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.
08/Nov/2020 10:12 PM