Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes,
Riverina, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory Forecast
Districts.
Issued at 1:10 pm Tuesday, 16 January 2024.
HEAVY TO INTENSE RAINFALL DEVELOPING ABOUT THE SOUTHERN SLOPES AND
RANGES ON WEDNESDAY.
Weather Situation: A very humid airmass drawn from the tropics
will move over southern New South Wales during Wednesday. This
airmass will lift ahead of an approaching cold front from Wednesday
morning, resulting in areas of rain with embedded heavy shower and
thunderstorm activity.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for
parts of the Southern Tablelands, ACT, Snowy Mountains, Southwest
Slopes and Riverina from late Wednesday morning. Six-hourly
rainfall totals of 50 to 80 mm are likely, with 24-hourly totals of
80 to 120 mm possible.
Isolated areas of INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND
LIFE THREATENING FLASH FLOODING may also occur with persistent
heavy showers and thunderstorms, with six-hourly totals exceeding
100 mm possible. A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be
issued if intense rainfall is detected within the warning
area.
Conditions are forecast to ease from the west during Wednesday
night.
Locations which may be affected include Yass, Albury, Tumbarumba,
Tumut, Khancoban and Holbrook.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest
available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may
behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris
such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the
ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of
landslides.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape
may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES
Unit on 132 500.
16/Jan/2024 02:16 AM