Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical
Coast and Tablelands and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders
Forecast Districts.
Issued at 11:26 pm Thursday, 25 January 2024.
Severe thunderstorms are continue across northern
Queensland.
Weather Situation: A trough positioned over inland and western
Queensland is triggering thunderstorms tonight. Heavy rainfall is
falling across the northern flank of Tropical Cyclone
Kirrily.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds over the
next several hours in parts of the Gulf Country district. Locations
which may be affected include Augustus Downs Station.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the
Peninsula, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Northern
Goldfields and Upper Flinders districts. Locations which may be
affected include Chillagoe and Mount Garnet.
Crooks Dam recorded 96mm in 2 hours to 10:00pm
Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger
asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes
out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be
identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are
dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has
passed.
25/Jan/2024 01:34 PM