Source: Bureau of Meteorology
For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands,
Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Peninsula and
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders Forecast Districts.
Issued at 4:47 pm Wednesday, 17 January 2024.
Severe thunderstorms continuing about the southern interior and
about areas inland from Cairns.
Weather Situation: A trough low pressure and a humid airmass over
the southern inland and low level convergence and a very moist
airmass in the tropics is generating severe thunderstorms.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and
heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next
several hours in parts of the Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs
and Granite Belt districts. Locations which may be affected include
Cunnamulla, St George, Bollon, Dirranbandi, Hebel and
Mungindi.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may
lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Peninsula and Northern
Goldfields and Upper Flinders districts. Locations which may be
affected include Mareeba, Atherton, Millaa Millaa, Ravenshoe,
Julatten and Mount Garnet.
Mt Kanigan recorded 86.6 mm in the 2 hours to 1.52 pm.
Wild River recorded 57.0 mm in the 1 hour to 3.39 pm.
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.
17/Jan/2024 06:55 AM